Castleton Area, Derbyshire (No. 56) (Geologists’ Association Guides)

GA Guide Number 56

This guide sets out to summarise both geological and geomorphological features, including caves, to be seen in a set of four, full day walks around the Castleton area. The itineraries are intended to be taken on foot, although some of them can be shortened by meeting transport en route. A lot of the land crossed is in the care of the National Trust and much is scheduled as an SSSI. Although hammering is not allowed, such detail of the limestone lithofacies can be seen on weathered surfaces and in scree (where fossils can also be seen).