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Average reviews rating is 3.5

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Ranked 4 of 7 facilties in ranked in Derbyshire

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Peveril Castle

Directions: Peveril Castle is located above the village of Castleton on the A6187 in the middle of the Peak district. There is parking along the road leading out of the village towards Speedwell Cavern and Winnats Pass, or a car park in the village itself. To reach the castle you should walk into the village and follow the signs to the castle, but to access the views from the surrounding hills you should ignore these signs, and use the footpaths that lead out of the village to the west of the castle. Grid ref SK149827
Accessibility: There are lots of car parking spaces, but even so they can fill-up quickly during busy periods, especially the summer holidays and weekends. The footpaths leading both to the castle and to the viewpoints above it are steep in places.
Costs: There is a charge for the car parking, even on the road during the summer. There is also a charge if you want to go into the castle.
Best time to visit: Because of the surrounding hills the light doesn’t reach the castle until after sunrise or before sunset at most times of the year. So be prepared to either wait after sunrise or arrive well before sunset for most shots.
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There are plenty of viewpoints from the many hills surrounding Peveril Castle. Taking the path on the west side above the gorge (the same side as the remains of the castle) gives you spectacular views along the gorge to the castle. To get to this path you should ignore the signs to the castle from the centre of the village, and take the public footpath signs to the right of the castle. This will lead up a small road, then through a gate, to the footpath. After a short distance you should take the path up the hill to the left. From this viewpoint you can use the peaks of Mam Tor and Lose Hill as a backdrop, and the dramatic view of the gorge in the foreground. In bright conditions the contrast between the shadows of the gorge and the sky can be huge, so you’ll need to use an ND grad filter to cope with this.

Venue Verdict: The picturesque setting of Peveril castle makes it perfect for getting great images. The steep, strenuous climb to the top of the hill for the best views makes this a venue for fitter photographers.

Ratings (out of five): 4

Users' Overall Rating rating is 3.5(2 reviews)

  • Great place

    Roy Austin

    Derbyshire

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    This is my favourite place to photograph, you have the hills and the village of castleton, the caves and the castle with amazing views all round. Would recommend coming in the spring and summer. easy to find, great car parking and a good day out with a lot of photo opportunities.

    (Written by: Roy87)

    05 May 2011 11:26

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    Stephen Taylor

    chesterfield

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    Nice views over the Hope Valley from the tops of the hills, but theres no real easy route apart from using those legs, and it is a pretty strenuous climb. It can also get very wet and boggy, especially if you walk up the path through Cave Dale below the castle. If you dont fancy the uphill walk, then you could park on the roads near Mam Tor, then follow the public footpaths round to Peveril Castle. Not as strenuous, but it is still a fair walk.

    (Written by: KingKobra74)

    06 January 2008 21:49

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