This arch was a relic of the roof collapse. With the Castleton entrance to Cave Dale having a narrow natural arch as recently as 200 years ago. The river then found a route underground leaving a dry valley with several caverns underneath, some of which are still visible today.Īs time passed the caverns below Cave Dale collapsed making the valley even more profound and more gorge-like at the northern end. These then become just a shallow depression, as they start to peter out onto the open pastures close to the crossroad and paths at the very top.Ĭave Dale is a spectacular sight (from any angle) and was initially formed by torrents of glacial melt water, that began carving a deep narrow valley into the surrounding soluble limestone. It culminates with a perfect viewpoint down into the dale, which also takes in the spectacular Peveril Castle, perched high on the top.Īfter admiring the impressive views, the dale then rises once more and soon swings west and then begins to level out with the beginning of some more gentle gradients.
The dale path begins to rise gently, soon after leaving the village and this then becomes steeper and more rugged underfoot. You won’t regret it, as it is undoubtedly a spectacular location for you to revel in one of the UK’s most beautiful natural landscapes.Īt the start of the dale, the valley sides are almost perpendicular and reach over 50 metres in height. Geographically, Cavedale must rank highly on places to visit, for any Geographer or Geologist, and if you have not ever been here, then I must say that it is well worth the detour from another walk or purposeful visit. Once stocked up, I walked through the village and pass by the old Youth Hostel and onward towards the small village green, with the rest of this route eventually leading me towards the impressive starting point of Cavedale. Often leaving you prone to tiredness and lethargy, always when you least expect it. Making it a dangerous environment to be in, but your energy levels can diminish quickly, in a short space of time. Once parked up and a days parking paid for, I generally take a quick visit to the nearby shop for necessary food supplies, as the hiking trail can often vary in length and can be reasonably challenging in parts.Įxperience tells me to make sure you are well prepared, as not only can the weather frequently change here. I always find this is a convenient spot and the ideal location to then start your walk from. In the centre of the village, at the car park located next to the local tourist information centre. On this particular day, my walk starts in the village of Castleton. This walk starts in the village of Castleton Over the years, I have introduced many individuals to this unique area and in turn, they have learnt more about their geographical surroundings, and carried out tasks/activities that further encourage opportunities to embrace challenge and experience some of the most dramatic scenery for miles around. Always bringing meaningful and purposeful experiences for other individuals to simply get outside and enjoy.Įxperiences that build upon interests, knowledge and enthusiasm. It was always an exciting and exhilarating experience, and I continually feel incredibly proud of myself for designing and implementing such activities. That not only focused on the main principles of outdoor education, but also focused on how we could use the outdoor environment and its unique surroundings, as a valuable learning tool. I would design and run bespoke outdoor residential trips. The guiding walks were all part of my own initiative. Regularly walking up Mam Tor and then onward into the nearby valleys of Hope and Edale. For over seven years, I was lucky enough to lead guided walks here. I know the area particularly well, as I have used it for hiking, for many years. Making it a mecca for walkers of all ages and abilities, mountain bikers and landscape photographers, hoping to capture a little memento from this picture perfect area of the UK. It is a region that offers some of the most exquisite landscapes and some of the most memorable views. There are many different walks to choose from, with each one varying in distance and degree of difficulty.
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