Section 5 of 5, Limestone Way
Blackwell to Castleton (finish)
9.6 miles (15.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SK 133 717. Finish: SK 150 827. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 367 m of climbing and 522 m of descent; highest point 458 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Blackwell.
- Bus stops
- Hollow O The Moor, 490 m from the start. Directions SK 135 713Main Road, 740 m from the start. Directions SK 139 712Marlborough House, 970 m from the start. Directions SK 140 710
- Car parks
- Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions SK 130 714Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions SK 129 714Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions SK 141 713
Getting back
The section finishes at Castleton (finish). Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Castleton Bus Station, 280 m from the finish. Directions SK 151 830Castleton (How Lane), 380 m from the finish. Directions SK 152 830Castleton (Losehill Hall), 730 m from the finish. Directions SK 154 833
Planning the Limestone Way
- Planning the whole trail: derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 21%, grass 17%, earth, rock and mud 15%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 13 gates.
Steepest climb: about 100 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 1.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Anglers Rest, Miller's Dale: 1.5 miles in. Food, real ale, seats outside.The Bull's Head, Castleton: at the finish. Food.The Castle, Castleton: at the finish.The George, Castleton: at the finish.Ye Olde Nag's Head Hotel, Castleton: at the finish.The Peaks Hotel, Castleton: 9.6 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The SwissTap Free House, Castleton: 9.6 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Castleton: 9.6 miles in, about 300 m off the way. Real ale.
- Cafés
- The Refreshment Room, Miller's Dale: 1.2 miles in. Seats outside.Dollys Tearooms, Castleton: at the finish.Rose Tea Rooms, Castleton: at the finish.The Cinnamon Bear Coffee Shop, Castleton: at the finish.The Three Roofs, Castleton: at the finish.Castleton Coffee Co: 9.6 miles in, about 250 m off the way. Seats outside.Ramblers Rest, Castleton: 9.6 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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