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.
Buxton's best nearby ancient sites can be found at Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort.
The area around Buxton's best historic monuments can be found at Arbor Low Henge.
Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope are some of Buxton best towns to visit near Buxton.
Blue John Cavern is one of Buxton's best, nearby caves to visit in Buxton.
There are a number of old mines near to Buxton including Blue John Cavern.
Places near Buxton feature a number of interesting mountains including Kinder Scout.
There are a number of hiking areas near Buxton including Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.
Don't miss Errwood Reservoir's lakes if visiting the area around Buxton.
Buxton's best nearby hills can be found at Shining Tor, and Higger Tor.
Don't miss Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin)'s ruins if visiting the area around Buxton.
There are a several good rivers and streams in the Buxton area like River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool.
The area around Buxton features a number of interesting waterfalls including 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.
The area close to Buxton boasts some of the best cities including Derby.
Places near Buxton feature a number of interesting shopping centres including Derbion.
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
