The Ramblers Rest in High Peak

Great community run cafe, serving a range of food and drink. The food was fresh, but you do have to be prepared to wait for a while as they are often a bit short of staff.

I and my friends have stayed here several times and it was always nice. Just before the pandemic I was due to receive visitors from Australia. Unfortunately with lockdown both in the UK and a stricter one in Australia they were not allowed to travel. Now that restrictions are lifted they arrive in the UK this Sunday. I contacted Robbie at the ramblers rest. Explained about the voucher which was out of date, and it was down to the pandemic. I asked if he would honour the voucher. He bluntly said,"NO" I was very disappointed and expected more from Robbie. So I have been left with a voucher costing over £100 that I can't use. You would hope that they would have been more understanding especially after the pandemic. It is a shame because the good memories of staying at the ramblers rest in castleton now don't don't mean anything.

Heaven sent freshly roast pork crackling & stuffing in a bread roll . We sat outside, admired the huge flowering fushia and washed our treat down with a nice mug of tea.

Great Cornish pastie and lovely cuppa. Situated at the end of a long tough but beautiful walk. V welcome

Super tasting latte coffee and tea in takeaway cups. We sat and enjoyed them by the small stream in the sunshine in your patio garden. Polite service. Loved the flavour of your coffee. Other guests looked happy too.

We had to pre-book to fit in with their very good COVID controls. The beer was good, the food was good and so was the service. I opted to order from the waitress but there is also an option to order via their App. I enjoyed the evening and would go again.

I’ve been visiting the Ramblers for many years and you cannot visit Castleton without popping in for anything from one of there amazing cakes to there lovely coffees . Most of all there scones are the best you will ever taste ! This is a family run business and they are such a friendly family full of help and advice of the local area : Even better you can stay here overnight and in one of there beautiful traditional rooms . When visiting the Peak District what more can you ask for . Don’t miss a visit here .

Nice spot of coffee before heading of on our trek. Couldn't really fault anything. Friendly service.

We always call here when visiting Castletown. Dog friendly Excellent coffee. Lovely food and even a resident robin. What more could you want

We sat outside the back under an umbrella and shared a lovely scone and a super coffee after a gorgeous local walk to see the village and surrounding outstanding area It’s a lovely rest spot with a very amiable host .. The take away service made it all totally Covid secure too

Be careful they tried charge me a massive 15 pounds for 3 small bottles of water and two lollies. They wore no face covering or visor, no protective panel and no gel. Unkind to customers, not recommended.

Been here a few times When walking from edale via mam tor and sometimes while doing the bullock smithy hike ,it’s slightly off the main drag which is prob better really , nice friendly staff too ,while out for a drive in the peaks I called in with my young son for a bacon butty which was awesome , also my son would recommend the Vitoria sponge , there a a few nice little cafes in castleton but up to now this gets top slot for bacon sarnie for sure , keep up the good work guys 🥇

Great place to pop in after a full day on the hill. Tea was in plentiful supply and the scones were delicious.

Went to this cafe for breakfast. Food was delicious, good quality food (sausage sandwich and fried egg sandwich). Also, had drinks. Staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

Food was very nice, but the coffees could have been bigger! The cake came with a small jug of cream, and the tea cake was nice.

Stayed for two nights in the family room (1 double, 2 singles). Very nice stone building, room with TV and ensuite. Breakfast was great, they have a small cafe downstairs so good choice and full English cooked when we got down, very nice owners. Small car park available. Area has all charm expected of a village in the Peak District and ideal starting point to go on a ramble.

We popped in for a quick bite to eat, very friendly staff and lovely food. We chose a full English (bacon was soooooo nice) and fried egg on toast. It was a lovely calm atmosphere even when busy and the staff were attentive. The place seemed nice and clean and the toilets were kept clean.I would recommend a slice of their home made Victoria sponge .

A good simple cafe serving good home food. Rustic interior in keeping with the souroundings and expectations.

What a hidden gem this is. Called in for an afternoon cuppa and a scone. The scone was one of the best I've had. Well worth a visit.

Just returned from a one night stay at this lovely guest house, we would not hesitate to return the owners were away but they need not have worried the place is run so well.We felt totally looked after by the girls running the place.The room we stayed in was perfect with all you could need the toiletries were lovely.It was very clean and comfortable and the veggie breakfast was delicious.We would definitely stay here again it's just perfect.

Just spent 2 nights with my husband and 2 daughters staying at the delightful Ramblers Rest. We stayed in the family room which is just gorgeous and has an amazing view of the hills. The staff are so helpful and friendly and the breakfast are tasty and filling, popped back for some lunch too.Great location and great place to stay.would definitely come back

Very nice coffee shop almost hidden just off the main street through Castleton.Turn right just after the Peak hotel.The daily special , Pork roll, apple sauce, stuffing, Some snack!Good scones with quality tea and coffee. .Well done. not very big so don't leave it too late.

Came across The Ramblers Rest by chance at the end of a walk round Mam Tor & Lose Hill. It is located just off the main road through Castleton so not difficult to find.

Stopped off here on the circular walk had a lovely roast pork bap and a pot of tea. Its small but situated in a nice spot on the outskirts of the village as you walk down from Lose Hill Pike. Would recommend

Polite and friendly service, thanks for the extra biscuit ;) What a lovely spot. Will definitely return to try the cake, looks amazing.

Having hiked on slopes of Kinder Scout all day long we enjoyed the Ramblers offer. English cuisine, tasty local beers and ciders, what ask you more?

Lovely setting, been here three times in the past 2 months when visiting the Peak District, the girls have paddled in the stream while we have sat on the terrace enjoying a coffee and scone/cake/ice cream/crumpets. The scones are delicious. The coffee has the lovely citrusy note at the end of the taste that I particularly like. Friendly and helpful staff. We now make a point of stopping for a Rest.

At the start of a long walk a nice morning coffee hits the spot. Six hours later a pot of tea and a sandwich do the trick. Lovely knowledgable staff and a keen eye for customer service.

What can I say. We stopped here today with our 1 year old as he needed lunch. Myself and parter ordered coffee, tea, scones & teacake whilst we fed our little boy his packed lunch. All the staff were excellent we were seated very quickly and the service was very swift and spot on perfect. Everyone was so polite and despite being very very busy they all had time to stop and chat to our boy and made us feel very welcome (as not all cafes do when they’re busy everyone is stressed and snappy). We only ordered simple snacks so they arrived promptly but I also noticed people around who had ordered meals and were served with the same exceptional manners and speed that we were. The menu does what you want it to do as a coffee shop/ tea room and is very reasonably priced. If ever back in Castleton I wouldn’t hesitate to call in even just for a simple coffee and say hi to the girls in there.

Delicious food and fantastic service, friendly staff, very clean we'll run establishment. Been before and we will return on our net visit.

Very friendly staff, a homely traditional cafe and excellent food. They deliver what you might expect but unusually well. The coffee is especially good.

Lovely staff. Serving food food. Very comfortable. Always warm inside. Seating outside as well Dog friendly. I’ve visited this place a lot of times and keep going back. One bonus is that the cafe is reached easily by walking by the river from the main car park.

This is a great little cafe, which is situated at the beginning of the walk out of Castleton to the Tors. Service was top notch, extremely welcoming and friendly staff. Lovely coffee and brilliant cakes - recommended! Dog friendly too.

Stopped off after a ramble over Mam Tor. Menu is traditional cafe food but the sarnies are something else, especially the hot pork. Coffee is pretty good too.

I had the omelette which was very tasty, hubby had the full english breakfast which he said was a bit bland. The surroundings very nice, staff lovely too.

We were greeted with a smile at the door. Food was lovely and big portions! Just perfect after a few hours walking. Definitely a ramblers rest!

After doing the circular route around Ma’am Tor we found this little cafe in a side street in the Village of Castleton. The staff were great and served use cake and coffee just what we needed after a long walk. The cake was lemon drizzle and fruit scone with clotted cream and jam. Very nice indeed. With tea and a latte bill cake to £10. Place is a B&B; too and not that we stayed there it looked nice.

We stopped here after doing the round walk from Castleton over Mam Torr. We were both more than ready for refreshments.

Called, like most people after a walk around the environs, very pleasant café, friendly staff and the fruit and cheese scones we sampled were both excellent. A lovely rest after a lovely ramble.

We visited the Ramblers Rest on the back of Tripadvisor reviews. We arrived just as the cheese scones came out of the oven. They were absolutely delicious, and I am not really a cheese scone fan (don't judge me!). Great pot of tea, really lovely, friendly service and dog friendly.

My wife and I stayed in Room 4 ideal for a couple , clean with a really comfy bed and ensure bath all on ground floor with a small step up to the room , Breakfast was top quality with freshly prepared , on our arrival and throughout our stay we were made very welcome by the owners and staff who would take time out for a chat , The ramblers rest is in an ideal location just off the main road that runs through Castleton and I would not hesitate to recommend this place

We checked Tripadvisor for a place to get a tasty breakfast and it rated Ramblers Rest as a recommended place so we checked it out

We came here with friends for a walk around Castleton and were pleasantly surprised to find Rambler's Rest for a spot of tea and a sweet. The scones were cooking when we arrived but we had an earlier batch that were delicious. Carrot cake was delicious as well. Very generous with their portions of cream!

This is a lovely little cafe serving delicious coffee, situated next to a stream with a couple of outside tables, fantastic friendly staff offering a great welcome.

My mum and I visited here on a lovely sunny Sunday. We came across the Ramblers Rest just exiting from the back of the car park. It’s on a lovely quiet road next to a teeny tiny stream. We wandered past at first whilst we had a little wander around Castleton but soon realised they had the best location. The other eateries were centred around the road that runs through Castleton and it’s quite busy so we headed back to The Ramblers Rest. The menu is limited but that means that they can concentrate on the quality over quantity. My mum and I both opted for baguettes. Both were well filled and lovely and crunchy and came with salad, coleslaw and crisps. We then followed up with cake and coffee. Couldn’t resist the cakes, they just looked awesome and they completely delivered. The staff were super friendly and efficient. Would love to come visit here again. The seating area outside is cute and it’s a lovely peaceful place to hang out.

Nice pleasant location away from the main roads and traffic, nice stream side location. Very friendly staff.

This cafe is off the main road, and I came across it on my way back to the car after a walk towards Mam Tour. I just had a pot of tea which was really needed after our walk but there was a nice selection of cakes and sandwiches on the menu and the cream tea ordered by a couple on the next table looked delicious.

Cute little coffee shop tucked away in Castleton. Excellent food and great service. Veggie options, soya milk, everything we needed.

We found this a few years ago after walking down from Mam Tor into Castleton. Returning to it again this year we were not disappointed. A cream tea, with a warm scone, plenty of cream and jam. Tea was delicious. Seating outside by the stream is lovely. Perfect for a smackerel of something rather than a full meal.

We called in with some friends and enjoyed an excellent lunch and a drink. The food was freshly prepared. The staff were very helpful. Situated near a pleasant stream in a very old building which also offers B & B.

I am sorry, but I do not think a baked potato with cheese and beans is really decent vegetarian option #noimagination

Stumbled across this place by accident really but it must have been meant to be because it turned out to be really lovely. Good efficient friendly service with a smile, then the delicious food followed by great coffee. Sadly no room for cake and they looked gorgeous we'll have to have that on our next visit. Menu not big but what is on they do very well. We had ham sandwiches and cheese sandwiches which came with a small side salad, coleslaw pickle and a little bucket of crisps it certainly filled us up. Would highly recommend to anyone just looking for a light lunch sat in a lovely spot just watching the world go by......bliss

We stayed in the beautiful area for a few days of hiking. The room had all we needed, the breakfast was nice. Exactly what you expect from an english breakfast as a tourist. Cake and coffee were also very good. I found this place on tripavisor and it was a good choice. Well situated and you can find all you need in the area. Highly recommended.

Second visit to this tea room. Can thoroughly recommend the tea, scone, jam and cream. Friendly service, too.

Strangely ranked number #2 in Castleton for breakfast with a nice picture if a full English but actually only serves breakfast sandwiches to people not staying there. Oh well plenty of other places

Walked past this place on our Man Tor walk and popped in for a coffee. Once we'd seen the cakes we couldn't resist having a piece. Both coffee and cake were excellent, well worth a visit.

A little out of the on the bend of the road heading in to Castleton from Sheffield, worth looking for though. The food is freshly prepared and well presented. The staff are very good.

Lovely coffee and a welcoming service, recommended!! We were there in the summer but it was cold and wet that day, so we dried off and warmed up. they were happy to let us just plan our day.

The food wad good but when I saw a baguette listed on the menu for just under £9 I was a bit shocked! My Tuna sandwich with a nice little salad garnish and coleslaw was under £7 and nice. We spent over £20 on two...

popped into this little gem for a nice hot cuppa, we didnt eat but what food we saw looked very good, the staff were friendly, the drinks bought to us quickly, dont overlook this little gem, hidden down a side street well worth a look

We arrived at Castleton looking for a cup of tea. The ramblers Rest had many delicious looking cakes and a wide selection of sandwiches but we wanted a healthy option. Although they did not normally serve salads, the waitress wS happy to make one but...

Called in on a Saturday afternoon, it was clearly busy, had a decent cappucino and an most excellent slice of cake at a decent price.Friendly service. You may have to wait for a table a few minutes, but it is worth it !

Lovely little cafe very welcoming let's dogs in unfortunately lack of gluten free great coffee and lovely service with a good range of cakes

Just as we came down off the moors we stumbled across this lovely little cafe. Great homemade cakes, welcoming staff and a lovely ambience. Would definitely recommend it.

Stopped for a mid morning Belgian hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. Friendly, quick service and drink was piping hot. Cakes look delicious and may return to try them when Next in Castleton. Walkers very welcome, muddy boats, too!

Called in for a coffee following a walk from Hope to Castleton. We were greeted by very friendly staff and managed to get a seat outside. Reasonably priced coffee and a nice place for a stop. If we’re in the area, we will certainly call...

Lovely cosy cafe serving delicious home baked food with friendly, welcoming staff and their prices are reasonable too.

This place is a little gem. I've been here with friends and with my partner. Can't fault it for friendliness, ambience, and the quality of the cakes and drinks.

Always call here after a walk in the area. Never disappoints. Excellent coffee and very nice scones and jam

We were a group of 8 and visited last Sunday. The food was delicious.We had: the soup of the day, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and I had the cheese scone with salad, cheese and chutney. The cheese scone was lovely and was served warm. The cakes looked amazing, but we were too full to try them.The tea room had a cosy feel and the Staff were all lovely and friendly.

My wife and I called in for a cream tea yesterday. The scones were warm and didn't crumble to pieces like they do in so many other cafes.Served along with a pot of tea, the best 'cuppa' in the Peak District. Staff were efficient and pleasant.

Stopped for a cuppa and slice of cake and neither disappointed-I had the chocolate cake and it was to die for...yummy the tea came a close second-just what we needed to revamp the energy levels after a long walk-highly recommend it.

Stopped in here after a very long walk. Staff very helpful and friendly. Coffee cake was amazing! Very reasonably priced and would recommend this coffee shop to everyone.

Very nice place, great coffee and lovely food. Friendly service and the cakes look amazing but too full to try! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area

It was busy around castleton and after a 2.5 hour hike I was hungry and wanted a good coffee, saw a sign for the ramblers and decided to have a look, there was a warm welcome, a lovely atmosphere and pleasant staff. Firstly checked for soya milk and they had soya cartons for coffee and tea, lovely fresh jacket potato to order with beans and a side salad. Was exactly what I needed after my walk and all for less than £10. I would recommend this place 100%

We had a drive in to Derbyshire today on a very busy bank holiday sunday with our two dogs. We found this lovely little place and the welcome notice said 'Muddy Paws & Boots Welcome'. My husband asked and indeed dogs were welcome.We had fantastic polite service, friendly and the most wonderful food, the hot cheese scone with cheese and pickle was heavenly! A rather grumpy lady and two men came in and had there meal and then she got up very abruptly scraping chairs and as she walked out she looked at us and said ......yapping dogs. I Knew my dogs were behaving well just as another dog who was in so I just replied saying, oh stop complaining. She exploded and started shouting at the top of her voice as she was leaving ''You dog owners think you own the place''. I think some of the poor waitresses got the rest of her anger as she left as they were serving outside, I could still hear her shouting. The waitress couldn't apologise enough to us and explained it clearly says that dogs are welcome. I thought it was so nice of them, but they didn't need to.There are very few places left these days that allow dogs, most places don't. So I say to that grumpy lady firstly, you were in Derbyshire walking and hiking country. people take their dogs and there will always be many there. Anyone who are not dog lovers or alergic to them should not choose a dog friendly place to eat, there are far more places that don't allow dogs than do so realy there is no reason to delibrately choose dog friendly. I also say to Ramblers Rest, please don't ever change because of the odd complainer, you are doing a fantastic job and we will be back. :)

We have just had two lattes and two pieces of coffee and walnut cake served with a little pot of cream. The coffee was full of flavour and the cake was delicious, huge slices, really tasty. We really recommend coming here when you visit Castleton, you will not be disappointed. Clare and Robbie are lovely hosts.

Friendly little oasis in a busy village just off the beaten track, but worth seeking out. Try the fruit scones they are heaven on a plate !

This small cafe is a delightful place to stop off for a coffee and freshly baked scone (with the jam and clotted cream of course). The specially blended coffee is magnificent, as are the scones. I had visited previously and sat outside in the sunshine on the small balcony that is situated by a small stream. With the weather not as pleasant we took our Australian friends inside and they were so impressed they insisted calling again the next day. Unfortunately I didn't look at the menu so cannot comment on the menu. The 5 or 6 rooms were fully booked. We met both the proprietors on different days. Both were chatty amusing and very helpful.

We dropped by as the entry on Trip Advisor stated that this little cafe had 'vegan options'. It's a beautiful little establishment, traditional and quaint with a tiny outdoor seating area. The vegan options are virtually non existent, soup and a black Americano coffee was the best we could manage ( the soya only comes in individual portions so a cappuccino isn't even an option) That said the soup was tasty and a decent portion. For those with dairy intolerance and those opting for a vegan life it would be nice to see more being available.

A nice little cafe with a very warm friendly atmosphere. Lovely service, food is homemade and well presented. The cake looked very tasty and I can recommend the cheese scones.

Such a lovely find. Quaint and friendly. Staff were eager to please. Cakes were delicious! So nice to find such a place with friendly people.

Visited this lovely cafe today. The service was very good the food we had was of the highest quality. It is situated in a quiet area which I suspect is very good if you are staying in one of the lovely rooms. We will be back again.

Found this place on TripAdvisor so gave it a try. It's on the other side of the village to where most of the tourists wander so wouldn't have found it otherwise. Only a tiny place with a few outside tables but absolutely well worth a visit. Menu simple but food is fantastic. Had to wait a while for the scone but was freshly baked straight from the oven. Will definitely return.

After a long walk it was an ideal, quaint place to stop for a cream tea. I had the savory cheese scone with chutney, cheese and salad. The scone was fresh out the oven and very tasty. My boyfriend had the fruit scone with jam and cream which was also delicious with lots of cream! Prices were very reasonable.

In Castleton last Sunday morning and looking for somewhere quiet to have breakfast and came across this little gem in a quiet backwater. Didn't do breakfast as such but had a great bacon and egg sandwich on granary bread. Sat outside on a small terrace in the sun - just the job! Very good customer service with pleasant manner. Will call in again, far better than being on the main drag in the centre of the village.

Discovered this cafe by accident while on a circular walk between Hope and Castleton.Glad we did, it is simply excellent. Service is extremely good, everything is fresh and tasty. It is a small quaint cafe with a charm of its own. Well worth a visit!

We call in periodically when out walking in Castleton and what a little gem, warm friendly atmosphere lovely and clean, great coffee & homemade cakes if I didn't live locally I would give the B&B a try as well.

Stumbled across this place purely by chance whilst visiting the beautiful village of Castleton.A good no nonsense dog friendly place that does a basic but delicious menu at more than reasonable prices.Less touristy than the eateries on the Main Street I would definitely give here a go if visiting.

We arrived in Castleton hoping to find a quaint little tea room or cafe to have lunch. We came across a sign on the walk in to town had our sock blown off by this tiny place tucked away down a little side street. The service was quick and friendly by a waitress that was happy and pleasant. In our party was one fussy customer, but nothing was too much trouble. The food was incredible, gorgeous sandwiches, crisp dressed salad and a slice of moist cake bigger than Mam Tor itself. The only shame is that we can only rate this place a five, it deserves more.

Stopped here for lunch, after having climbed Mam Tor, the food and service was great the atmosphere was lovely.

Owners live next door so are close-by if needed, but without being intrusive, and meant arrival time was flexible;Robbie was friendly and welcoming, helped with luggage and a few suggestions on local eating options; he provided a delicious cooked breakfast in the morning; he was even able to offer use of a shower later after a hard day's cycling and before a long drive home that was much appreciated. Ample car parking. Bedroom and ensuite shower room were clean and compact but equipped with all that was needed; water was hot and plentiful, double bed was comfortable and a decent size, decor was fresh and light; low sloping ceiling, exposed beams and good lighting added to the charm and character.

Tucked away in a corner of Castleton.Made very welcome by the staff and enjoyed a cream tea with fresh warm scones. After our cream tea arrived, the table across spied on us and they decided to order the same.

Happened to see a sign saying cake and coffee £3.50 or something, but I chose a scone and that wasn't in the offer (so service was a little bit strange from the lady) BUT it was so tasty and the coffee was fresh tasting too. Sat outside, but it looked cosy inside too. Imagine it will get claustrophobic in summer... but in March it was delightful!

Visited this lovely little place on Friday and I honestly couldn't pick a single fault. The food was delicious and very well priced we had already been into 3 other places n walked straight out because of how expensive the food was. The ramblers rest on the other hand was very reasonable, £8 something for a soup n sandwich combo and let me say it was no poxy little butty n half a bowl of tinned soup !! The soup was a gorgeous home made beauty seasoned to perfection and would of easily been enough on its own, however being our greedy little selves we still managed to polish off the sandwich as well. Perfectly cooked bacon slapped between two doorstop sized slices of bread absolute heaven. The woman who severed us who I presume was the owner or manager was wonderful, greeted us with a smile and was more than happy for us to open up the box of board games and have a game of cards whilst we waited for the food. Surprisingly we only got one game finished as the service was very speedy. If we ever want to spend a night or weekend in hope valley this is definitely where we will be staying and we will definitely be back again for lunch. Ow I almost forgot to mention one of our group has food allergies and this was not a problem at all she even came back to make sure that all the sides to the meal would be ok as they had mayonnaise in.

I visited this Beautiful cafe on Friday 12th with my boyfriend and friend. We all had the soup and sandwich combo and it was delicious! The lady who was serving us was friendly and welcoming . This is definitely the best place to go in castelton for delicious food at a bargain of a price ! We Will definitely be visiting again!

Having had a very long walk, we came down off the hill in need of a cuppa. I remembered seeing the Rambler's Rest last time we were in Castleton so decided to give it a try. The cafe is lovely, we sat outside across te road in the garden next to the stream which was pretty and very calming. Great portion sizes on the cake ( my husband and I struggled to finish), slight criticism no Gluten Free cakes available mean my son had a bowl of crisps, but staff were happy to do this. Good size pot of tea.Will visit again.

Calling into Ramblers Rest after a nice hike up Loose Hill and via Mam Tor.We sat ourside in the sun the little outdoor stone garden and enjoyed the most amazing Scone - it was delicious, still warm, soft at centre and crispy at ouside (Master Chef would give it Gold) and "Heavenly coffe" for my continental Palate and a lovely cuppa for my english hubby served with a large helping of milk in a cute glas bottle.We will be back ! Fab fab fab!

Stopped for a quick lunch and enjoyed the soup, toasted teacake and a slice of coffee cake. The bread roll with the soup was like concrete but was instantly replaced by a couple of slices of bloomer. The cups have a "Heavenly Coffee" logo and my americano proved the point. We sat by the window at what was a treadle sewing machine table, which was a first for us. Staff were friendly and attentive.

A must find, fantastic soup, sandwiches and cakes, get your google map out to track this gem. Plus try the "Rambler's Rocket" coffee if you need a pick me up!!!!!