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Castleton Area

The Blue John Caverns

Location

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Last Visited: 1992 View Google Map, Geocoding, Google Earth pushpin, what3words, etc.

There are four caverns in the Castleton area: the Blue John Cavern, the Treak Cliff Cavern, the Speedwell Cavern and the Peak Cavern. The first three are all around the Winnats Pass; Peak Cavern is just outside Castleton itself (underneath Peveril Castle, in fact).

Speedwell cavern sticks in the memory as it is accessed by an underground boat trip along an old mine adit. Not something you get to do everyday!

Check the websites listed below for opening times etc.

External Links and References

  • External Links

    • Blue John Cavern and Craft Shop
      All the info
      https://www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk/
    • Treak Cliff Cavern and Castleton Gift Shop
      All the info
      https://bluejohnstone.com/
    • The Devil's Arse (currently off line)
      Presumably Peak Cavern was a bit too boring. Admission Times & Prices, but not a lot else.
      https://peakcavern.co.uk/
    • Speedwell Cavern
      Scarily similar to the Devil's Arse site. For some reason its not called Devil's Large Intestine
      https://speedwellcavern.co.uk/

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Peveril Castle

Location

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Last Visited: 1992 View Google Map, Geocoding, Google Earth pushpin, what3words, etc.

Substantial remains of a Norman Castle perched high on a hill above the village of Castleton. Breathtaking views of the Peak District.

Check the English Heritage website for opening times etc.

External Links and References

  • External Links

    • Peveril Castle
      English Heritage Handbook entry
      https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/

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