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The best walks in Castleton.

Under Mam Tor and Peveril Castle, with show caves and limestone dales on the doorstep. Walks from Castleton and the pubs worth finishing at.

Graham DoddUpdated 6 Oct 2026

Castleton is where the gritstone of the north meets the limestone of the south. Walks go up Cave Dale behind the castle, along the Great Ridge from Mam Tor, or over to Win Hill.

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Somewhere for the night after?The best pubs in Castleton

Questions people ask

How long is the walk up Mam Tor from Castleton?

A loop up Mam Tor and along the Great Ridge from Castleton is a comfortable half day for most walkers. See each walk on this page for distance, climb and time.

An olive campervan parked above a mountain valley at dusk