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.
The area around Buxton boasts some of the best ancient sites including Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort.
Don't miss Arbor Low Henge's historic monuments if visiting the area around Buxton.
The area around Buxton features a number of interesting towns including Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.
The area around Buxton boasts some of the best caves including Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.
Old Mines to visit near Buxton include Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.
Kinder Scout is a great place to visit close to Buxton if you like mountains.
Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley are great places to visit near Buxton if you like hiking areas.
There are a number of lakes near to Buxton including Errwood Reservoir.
The area around Buxton boasts some of the best hills including Shining Tor, and Higger Tor.
There are a several good ruins in the Buxton area like Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin).
River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool are some of Buxton best rivers and streams to visit near Buxton.
The area around Buxton features a number of interesting waterfalls including Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.
The area around Buxton boasts some of the best historic buildings including Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby.
There are a several good cities in the area around Buxton like Derby.
Derbion is a great place to visit close to Buxton if you like shopping centres.
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
