Highpoint House guidebook
Great Walks
Here are some lovely walks. Please bear in mind you need suitable footwear and equipment to attempt walks in the Peak district. The weather changes fast so go prepared for 4 seasons in 1 day! Do not rely on Google maps for walks, they can lead you into danger.
Lying just a few miles north-west of Buxton, the Goyt Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the Peak District National Park, with many walks from strolls to hikes.
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Upper Goyt Valley
Lying just a few miles north-west of Buxton, the Goyt Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the Peak District National Park, with many walks from strolls to hikes.
Stunningly beautiful 30 mins away by car. Edale is the name given both to the valley between Mam Tor, Lose Hill and Kinder Scout and to its main settlement. As well as the main village there are several small farming hamlets strung out along the valley. It is a beautiful setting and is the start of the Pennine Way.
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Edale
Stunningly beautiful 30 mins away by car. Edale is the name given both to the valley between Mam Tor, Lose Hill and Kinder Scout and to its main settlement. As well as the main village there are several small farming hamlets strung out along the valley. It is a beautiful setting and is the start of the Pennine Way.
Great views from a short steep walk from the NT cap park, or keep going along the top path for views over Edale and Ladybower.
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Mam Tor
Great views from a short steep walk from the NT cap park, or keep going along the top path for views over Edale and Ladybower.
Chrome Hill is a limestone reef knoll. A quirk of geology has produced a strand of sharp limestone hills which erupt like a string of vertiginous miniature mountains from the haymeadows and soft pastures of the higher Dove Valley, near Buxton.
The Dragon’s Back range are often cited as the only true peaks in the Peak District; a line of pinnacles said to resemble the ‘plates’ along the spine of a stegosaurus dinosaur.
Beautiful walk but not for the faint hearted or those who fear heights.
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Chrome Hill
Chrome Hill is a limestone reef knoll. A quirk of geology has produced a strand of sharp limestone hills which erupt like a string of vertiginous miniature mountains from the haymeadows and soft pastures of the higher Dove Valley, near Buxton.
The Dragon’s Back range are often cited as the only true peaks in the Peak District; a line of pinnacles said to resemble the ‘plates’ along the spine of a stegosaurus dinosaur.
Beautiful walk but not for the faint hearted or those who fear heights.
Kinder Downfall
For more seasoned walkers, we can advise you of routes to the famous downfall.
Sightseeing
Chatsworth House
Historic and magnificent
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Visit Mr Darcy's pool
This quirky and fascinating place has appeared in numerous films and TV dramas.
Still privately owned but very special.
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Haddon Hall
This quirky and fascinating place has appeared in numerous films and TV dramas.
Still privately owned but very special.
Markets
Staffordshire market town just a 20 minute scenic moorland drive away.
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Leek
Staffordshire market town just a 20 minute scenic moorland drive away.
Attractive town famous for puddings. Extensive market on Mondays.
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Bakewell
Attractive town famous for puddings. Extensive market on Mondays.
Local Attractions
Well worth a visit. Its free but you need to book first atm. The permanent galleries showcase our core collections of Peak District archaeology, geology, art and local history. Take a journey through time and place in the Wonders of the Peak gallery, and find out more about archaeologist Sir William Boyd Dawkins, and other collectors, in a recreated study.
A museum collection 360 million years in the making…
Our permanent galleries showcase our core collections of Peak District archaeology, geology, art and local history. Take a journey through time and place in the Wonders of the Peak gallery, and find out more about archaeologist Sir William Boyd Dawkins, and other collectors, in a recreated study.
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Enjoy a changing programme of exhibitions by visiting artists and from our own collections in our two temporary exhibition galleries, come along to an event or explore Peak District collections in the landscape using wondersofthepeak.org.uk
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Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
Terrace RoadWell worth a visit. Its free but you need to book first atm. The permanent galleries showcase our core collections of Peak District archaeology, geology, art and local history. Take a journey through time and place in the Wonders of the Peak gallery, and find out more about archaeologist Sir William Boyd Dawkins, and other collectors, in a recreated study.
A museum collection 360 million years in the making…
Our permanent galleries showcase our core collections of Peak District archaeology, geology, art and local history. Take a journey through time and place in the Wonders of the Peak gallery, and find out more about archaeologist Sir William Boyd Dawkins, and other collectors, in a recreated study.
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Enjoy a changing programme of exhibitions by visiting artists and from our own collections in our two temporary exhibition galleries, come along to an event or explore Peak District collections in the landscape using wondersofthepeak.org.uk
The cavern is one of the wonders of the Peak and the Country Park walks lead up to Solomons Temple with a great view of the whole town below. Both favourites with Buxtonians.
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Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Green LaneThe cavern is one of the wonders of the Peak and the Country Park walks lead up to Solomons Temple with a great view of the whole town below. Both favourites with Buxtonians.
The Green Man is an independent contemporary gallery and arts centre in Buxton, managed and run by its artist members. It is a not-for-profit organisation and all of its staff are volunteers.
Entry is free and the welcome is friendly and warm. You can stay for as long as you like to browse and buy or relax with a coffee and chat to the artists on duty.
The Green Man Gallery
Hardwick Square SouthThe Green Man is an independent contemporary gallery and arts centre in Buxton, managed and run by its artist members. It is a not-for-profit organisation and all of its staff are volunteers.
Entry is free and the welcome is friendly and warm. You can stay for as long as you like to browse and buy or relax with a coffee and chat to the artists on duty.
Our own central park, popular with locals and visitors for a stroll, boating lake, cafe, gin bar and gallery of High Peak artists.
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The Pavilion Gardens
Saint John's RoadOur own central park, popular with locals and visitors for a stroll, boating lake, cafe, gin bar and gallery of High Peak artists.
Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2001, Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful Edwardian theatre. Built in 1903, it is one of Britain's leading receiving theatres, presenting around 450 performances each year including dance, concerts, musicals, drama, comedy, pantomime and opera. https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/
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Buxton Opera House
Water StreetLovingly restored to its former glory in 2001, Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful Edwardian theatre. Built in 1903, it is one of Britain's leading receiving theatres, presenting around 450 performances each year including dance, concerts, musicals, drama, comedy, pantomime and opera. https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/
Learn about the history of the town at the Buxton Crescent experience.
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Buxton Crescent
The CrescentLearn about the history of the town at the Buxton Crescent experience.
If you like delicious home made cakes and ice cream, and animals, then this is the place for you. On my last visit we saw pygmy goats, donkeys, and farmyard cats, and enjoyed wonderful and very reasonably priced coffee and cake. There is a magnificent view from the cafe back room, nature walks and Craft classes. Fun and yum!
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Blaze Farm
If you like delicious home made cakes and ice cream, and animals, then this is the place for you. On my last visit we saw pygmy goats, donkeys, and farmyard cats, and enjoyed wonderful and very reasonably priced coffee and cake. There is a magnificent view from the cafe back room, nature walks and Craft classes. Fun and yum!
City/town information
You can get directly into Manchester by train from Buxton, do check the time of the last train home though!
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Manchester
You can get directly into Manchester by train from Buxton, do check the time of the last train home though!
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Public Transport
Within a couple of minutes walk you can get buses from the market place to Manchester Airport and Chatsworth etc. The Transpeak is a popular service from Buxton to Matlock via Bakewell. See www.highpeakbuses.com
There are regular trains to Manchester from Buxton. Get a duo day return to save money. Bear in mind the time of the last train back! Go to www.northernrailway.co.uk
Formas de ahorrar
High Peak Parking pass.
There is some street parking on South Avenue, first come first served, or you can use 3 council car parks nearby. These take coins only. To save on fees you can get a ROVER PASS which covers all High Peak Borough Council run car parks in the High Peak from the Buxton Tourist Information Centre at the Crescent.
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Lots About Buxton
See the Explore Buxton site for loads of up to date information about the area, things to do, places to eat, walks etc. Its brilliant! https://explorebuxton.co.uk
Cómo moverse
Cycling
You can hire e bikes in Buxton.Take a look at Peak Ascent cycles.
You can also hire bikes on the local cycle trails. See the Monsal and The Tissington trails.