Buxton is a Town in the county of Derbyshire.
The town of Buxton nestles within the Peak District, surrounded by beautiful uplands and the site of ancient geothermal springs favoured by the Romans during their occupation.
There are great places to visit near Buxton including some great ancient sites, historic monuments, towns, caves, old mines, mountains, hiking areas, lakes, hills, ruins, rivers and streams, waterfalls, historic buildings, cities and shopping centres.
Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort are some of Buxton best ancient sites to visit near Buxton.
Buxton is near some unmissable historic monuments like Arbor Low Henge,
The area around Buxton features a number of interesting towns including Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.
Buxton is near some unmissable caves like Blue John Cavern,
The area close to Buxton boasts some of the best old mines including Blue John Cavern.
Don't miss Kinder Scout's mountains if visiting the area around Buxton.
Hiking Areas to visit near Buxton include Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.
The area close to Buxton boasts some of the best lakes including Errwood Reservoir.
There are a several good hills in the Buxton area like Shining Tor, and Higger Tor.
There are a several good ruins in the Buxton area like Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin).
There are a number of rivers and streams near Buxton including River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool.
Waterfalls to visit near Buxton include Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.
Don't miss Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby's historic buildings if visiting the area around Buxton.
Derby is a great place to visit close to Buxton if you like cities.
Derbion is one of Buxton's best, nearby shopping centres to visit in Buxton.
Buxton History
There are some historic monuments around Buxton:
Walks in Buxton
Three Shires Head (Panniers Pool Waterfall) Walk
A nice circular up the River Dane to the historic Panniers Pool at Three Shires Head (or Three Shire Heads as it once was known); talking in good views of the surrounding hills and the small waterfalls below Pannierspool Bridge.
Length: 6Km (approx.)
Difficulty: Moderate
