Limestone Way

Limestone Way

A walk through the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park, from Castleton to Ashbourne.

3 to 7 nights
30-43 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £370 per person

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About the trail

Through the dramatic gorge of Cave Dale, overlooked by the impregnable keep of Peveril Castle, and onward through limestone valleys famous for their wild orchids, the Limestone Way sets out from Castleton into the spectacular White Peak.

This area is full of craggy limestone outcroppings and ancient woodland awash with wildflowers, and it’s rich in historic villages, too. It all comes together as an unparalleled mix of dramatic landscapes, tranquil spaces, and welcoming, stone-built settlements.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Limestone Way
  • Limestone Way Highlights

About this route

3 to 5 nights
30 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £370 per person

Limestone Way Highlights

Depart from the trail's starting point at Castleton on a short break along the most picturesque stretch of the Limestone Way. Orchids crowd the woodland floor on tranquil trails through the dales, while white-throated dippers flit beside riverside paths along the River Bradford.

As welcoming local villages provide natural rest stops along the trail, this is the perfect gentle walk, offset by dramatic limestone scenery and brilliant viewpoints such as Robin Hood’s Stride.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
LIMEH1 From Castleton to Matlock 3 nights, 2 days walking Demanding £370
LIMEH2 From Castleton to Matlock 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £490
LIMEH3 From Castleton to Matlock 5 nights, 4 days walking Easy / Moderate £610
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