Castleton - a village in the Derbyshire Peak District, England. Located at the western end of Hope Valley is Peakshole water, a tributary of the River Noe. Mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Pechesers is where "Arnbiorn Hundingr and William Peverel Castle in Castleton and the earth" instead. Both were among the palaces of Peverel, who also owned Glapwell and Bolsover.
The village was later found by the rich lead mines not only thegreater, but for local caves. In the presence of four of these countries are still the general public, Blue John Peak, Speedwell and Cliff Treak open) and small amounts of Blue John are still mined locally.
Castleton was once the main road from Sheffield to Chapel-en-le-Frith, on the way to Manchester, but was eventually collapses due to permanent repair and abandoned without result. The way out of Castleton in the West these days is classified on the road, locally known as"Winnats Pass. This is a very steep narrow road unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles or large quantities. The design of traffic signs deterred from the market because they show only local targets. Therefore, the majority of traffic occurs on the east side and the leaves The greatest hope is to Hathersage / Sheffield Road.
There are many buses in Castleton, although in the winter months some of these will be revoked (Sunday being the exception, if additional buses will be established (forthan in large English cities). The nearest station is about 3 km in the hope and the hope for train tickets and is valid on bus to Castleton Edale.
Many tourists visit the village of Castleton - Derbyshire, and there is a wide choice of traditional pubs (some with lodging), tea rooms and accommodation for all tastes and budgets to meet. There is also an information center, outdoor shops and a hostel. There is also an importantWalking Centre and attracts hundreds of hikers and tourists. Indeed, in recent years, much of the village and surrounding areas have seen an influx of second home owners weekend.
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