Located on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park, this picturesque rural village provides an ideal stopping point for walkers exploring Derbyshire, with numerous welcoming pubs just a short stroll away.

Positioned directly beside the renowned Mam Tor, a 517-metre summit within the national park, Castleton ranks among the most spectacularly situated villages in the region. The settlement is completely encircled by breathtaking panoramas of limestone and gritstone escarpments, drawing visitors regularly from cities such as Sheffield and Manchester eager to witness the dramatic landscape firsthand.

Numerous visitors pause in the village either before or following a day spent ascending the hill, where a stone-paved footpath guides walkers along a circular route measuring approximately three miles. The moderately challenging trek typically requires up to two hours to complete - an achievement that certainly warrants a well-earned drink afterwards.

One recent hiker shared on TripAdvisor: "I finally decided to pay Mam Tor a visit to walk up to rather than just driving past it. It's so dominating on the horizon as you drive through Castleton. Now, you can walk up to it from a variety of paths. The tourist path from the official Mam Tor car park is a popular one; however, you pay for car parking there, and it usually gets busy."

Yet at its centre lies a thoroughly traditional English village, overflowing with pubs, tearooms, bakeries and retail establishments, ideal for leisurely exploration. Highly-rated drinking establishments within the village include The George, Ye Olde Nags Head, 1530 The Restaurant and the Bulls Head.