Castleton is a village on the River Esk, part of the civil parish of Danby in the county of North Yorkshire in England, 7.1 miles (11.5 km) south-east of Guisborough, in the North York Moors.

[3] Castleton is a centre for walking, birdwatching, shooting and many other pursuits.

[9] Castleton was once the main market and industrial town serving Upper Eskdale.

[15] Castleton Cricket Club was established in 1972[16] and its ground is based on the northern edge of the village along New Road.

[17] Castleton CC have two senior teams: a Saturday 1st XI that compete in the Langbaurgh Cricket League[18] and a Midweek Senior XI in the Esk Valley Evening League.