Priestley Cottage, Wheeldon Trees Farm
Earl Sterndale
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 0AA
Carsington Water
A Gently undulating route around Carsington Water reservoir in south of the Peak; mostly traffic free; cycle hire.
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Longdendale Trail
A short linear route through scenic Longdendale valley, north east of Glossop. Traffic-free, generally level with firm surface.
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Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs
Scenic and accessible loop around three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley, combining minor road (closed at peak holiday times) and easy, level gravel tracks; cycle hire available.
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Sett Valley Trail
A short, linear route for cyclists, walkers and horse riders along a former railway branch line between New Mills and Hayfield.
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Ashbourne Festival
Takes place every June and July bringing classical and contemporary arts for the town, the surrounding area and its many summer visitors
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Haddon Hall
A real hidden gem...
Fabulous Medieval/Tudor home set in lovely English gardens in the heart of the Peak District
Plus a cracking tea room !
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Go Ape Buxton
Within walking distance of the Buxton, enjoy high ropes, a zip wire - explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.
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Heights of Abraham
As well as the famous cable cars, the park features underground tours of two caverns; play areas, exhibitions and picnic spots - plus spectacular views across the Derwent towards Matlock
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Gulliver's Kingdom
Designed for families with children aged 2 - 13, there are a wide range of rides and attractions - from the Western World and pirates play area, to the log flume and Drop Tower
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The Royal Oak
Warm Welcome, great food and beer - and only five minutes away !
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Poole's Cavern
A two-million-year-old natural limestone cave on the edge of Buxton - an all weather, accessible & family friendly attraction
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Wye Valley
Limestone dales containing some of the most spectacular and ecologically important sites in the Peak District.The valley has 11 important nature reserves - and you can visit them all !
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Chatsworth House
The iconic English stately home : grand home, fine art, gardens, walks and parkland, children's playground and farmyard...
Chatsworth delivers !
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Carsington Water
Every year over 200 species of bird are recorded at here. Mammals and invertebrates thrive in the surrounding woodlands and meadows, including water voles and brown hares.
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The Roaches
Moorland birds you’ll encounter include red grouse with their metallic calls, curlew and stonechat. Visit in
spring and summer for bird activity. Look for dippers and grey wagtails along Black Brook.
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Lathkill Dale
Much of the ash woodland has been around for millenia. Wood anemones, primroses and violets carpet the woodland floor. Watch and listen for dippers and water voles by the river.
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Longshaw Estate
Covers 680 hectares of heather moors, woodland, conifer plantations, meadows and gritstone edges.
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Edale
Surrounded by the hills and moors of the Dark Peak, its varied habitats are home to richly diverse wildlife
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