Cave Dale, a towering limestone valley in the village of Castleton, is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Peak District. Glacial water carved out this wonderful valley, which was home to a reef bustling with life around 330 million years ago with 165-foot (50 m) high limestone cliffs, and a view of Peveril Castle

SimonK

May 28, 2018

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Cave Dale is a superb ascent. Easy access from Castleton makes it a great quick hike and fun for all the family.

Formed from a coral reef some 350 million years ago, the limestone cliffs contain endless fossils for kids to hunt. Watch out for Peveril Castle high above you as well.

As you reach the top of the ascent, you will come to a gap in a drystone wall. At this gap, turn right to follow another wall up the hill to loop back to the village.

Anton

October 4, 2020

Hiking

Cave Dale (sometimes spelt Cavedale) is a dry limestone valley in the Derbyshire Peak District, England. It is located at grid reference SK149824. The northern end of the dale starts …

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Location: Castleton, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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