[2024 Castleton Attraction] Travel Guide for Cave Dale (Updated Dec)
Caves
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Address:
Secret Valley, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 8WS, United Kingdom
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🇬🇧 4 classic hiking routes in the Peak District, UK
1⃣MAM TOR AND CAVE DALE
🗺 Total length: 10 km
📍Starting point: Mam Tor National Trust Car Park
Mam Tor is the most famous location in the Peak District, with a relatively simple route and numerous circular trails that are ideal for beginners. The entire journey will pass through the beautiful ⛰ ridge area and overlook the panorama of Hope Velley from the commanding heights of the peak area.
2⃣THE LIMESTONE WAY
🗺 Total length: 74km (3-4 days to complete)
📍 Starting point: Castleton, Derbyshire
This is a long-distance hiking route in the southern part of the Peak District, passing through limestone valleys and passing through caves, mountains and other different terrains. It usually takes 3-4 days to complete. You can also choose to stop at 📍Flagg, 📍Matlock, 📍Thorpe and other locations, completing only 1-2 sections.
3⃣STANAGE AND BAMFORD EDGE CIRCUIT
🗺 Total length: 12 km
📍Starting point: Bamford
📒A suitable edge route for advanced hikers. Standing on the famous Stannage Edge, you can enjoy the scenery of the rolling cliffs. You will also pass by the Ladybower Reservoir, where the mountains and rivers are intertwined, creating a beautiful landscape. Continuing along the edge of the cliff, you will also be surrounded by beautiful and quiet rural scenery.
4⃣CURBAR EDGE
🗺 Total length: 22 km
📍 Starting point: Nether End Car Park
This is a route with extremely diverse scenery, passing through the town from 📍Ether End Car Park and heading north, before entering 📍Curbar Edge and 📍Froggart Edge, where you will see a unique purple wilderness. After that, you will pass through the woods, roads, Derwent River, fields and dams, and the journey will be full of surprises.
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