Castleton
Castleton is a village in the Hope Valley at the western edge of the Peak District, known for its show caves carved into the limestone and the ruins of Peveril Castle above the village. Blue John stone, found only in this area, is mined and sold in local shops.
Taking your dog to Castleton
- Dog walks
- 3
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 22
- Nearby towns
- 4
2 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Buxton, 8.2 miles
Peak District National Park
Castleton, Derbyshire
3 mi · Moderate
The Peak District National Park walk from Castleton via Mam Tor is about 3 miles, rated moderate, on open access moorland with grazing sheep. Dogs must be kept on a lead year-round because of livestock, with a legal 2-metre lead limit on open access land from 1 March to 31 July for ground-nesting bird protection.
Mam Tor and the Great Ridge
Castleton, Derbyshire
5.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
The Mam Tor and Great Ridge walk is a 5.5-mile circular route from Castleton following the ridge with views into the Hope Valley on both sides. A well-made path throughout. Best suited to medium and large dogs due to exposed terrain in poor weather.
Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook
Edale, Derbyshire
7.5 mi · Strenuous · Off-lead
Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook is a 7.5-mile strenuous walk to the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres, climbing through a rocky clough to the peat moorland plateau. Best suited to large, fit dogs comfortable on steep, rough ground. Navigation skills required on the plateau in poor visibility. No stiles.
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