The idyllic village of Castleton, nestled in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park, is a gem for many reasons. Perfectly situated around about the middle of the country, it boasts the classic grey stone houses typical of the Pennines and inviting pubs to escape the often dreary weather. However, one particular feature of the area is causing significant issues.
And the locals aren't happy. "Castleton is in the Hope Valley which has an area called Edale which is popular for walkers," said Dr Adele Doran, a principal lecturer in tourism at Sheffield Hallam University. She highlighted a well-trodden path that forms a horseshoe along the district's highest point but noted a problem: "Rather than walking to the top people park on the hill so they [avoid the incline].
It's quite troublesome because they are parking their cars on the verges [at the side of the road]." READ MORE: I flew from Birmingham Airport and the journey back to BHX staggered me by comparison HAVE YOUR SAY: Birmingham Live General Election 2024 Survey When the weather is fine, especially during holidays, what is usually a quiet road becomes congested as visitors park haphazardly. Locals have observed with frustration how traffic can quickly become gridlocked as drivers struggle to pass through the narrowed space.
This situation turns Castleton's otherwise advantageous location into a double-edged sword, reports the Express . "It's something that's been happening for a number of years. But the volume of vehicle.
