Buckton Castle

No. 61 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 24 for history. History, 20.8 km from Edale, just outside the Peak District National Park.

Buckton Castle
Photo: Richard Nevell from London, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0

An archaeological site marking the place of Buckton Castle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
buckton-castle.placestars.comOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.74 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Well-i-Hole Farm Caravan and CampingStay, 23 km from Edale, just outside the parkCamping
Windy Harbour Hotel Caravan and Camping SiteStay, 14 km from Edale, just outside the parkCamping
SwineshoreStay, 18 km from Edale, just outside the parkCamping
Crossgate Farm CampsiteStay, 16 km from Edale, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Stamford Arms21 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Hare and Hounds24 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Grapes26 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Red Lion25 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Saddleworth Museum24 km from Edale, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Glossop Swimming Pool13 km from Edale, just outside the parkRainy day
The Vale22 km from Edale, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Manor House Barn25 km from Edale, just outside the parkRainy day