7th June 2026 Buxton

At a height of over 1,000ft, Buxton is the joint highest market town in England, but is perhaps most famous for its 'healing' spa waters.

Visitors have travelled to bathe in Buxton's mineral waters for thousands of years, but the town is also renowned for its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture - much of it linked with the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a spa town to rival Bath back in the 18th century.

More information about Buxton can be found here.

The area around Buxton offers the walker a large variety of easy and moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks is sent out nearer the time.

Tickets for our Buxton trip are £21 per adult and can be purchased from 8am on 10th May 2026 in the following ways:

On the previous coach: we accept cash, BACS or tap and pay via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies) on the coach
Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northeastlancscoachrambles. 
Bank Transfer (BACS): To buy a ticket using this method, please email nelcoachrambles@gmail.com or ring Jane (see below) to confirm your seat before you send payment to:
Name: Ramblers Coach Account RCN: 1093577
Sort code: 608301
Account number: 20175067
Telephone bookings: You can ring Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only - and either pay by BACS or with cash on the coach. Anyone requesting to pay with cash who cancels or is a no-show on the day will still be required to pay for their seat, or they will have to use a different payment method in the future. We book coaches to seat the expected number of travellers, and we cannot change the coach at the last minute!
If Jane is not available, please feel free to text or leave a message with Lynn on 07895760045, and she will get back to you.
Please note: Cheques are no longer accepted as a payment method. Preferred payment methods are BACS or Ticket Tailor.
 
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Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.

08.00   Darwen Boots

08.05   Darwen Lynwood Avenue

08.15   Blackburn Penny Street

08.25   Rishton B/burn Rd/Station Rd Bus Stop

08.30   Great Harwood Town Gate

08.40   Accrington Victoria Hospital Whalley Rd Bus Stop

08.50   Padiham Town Hall

08.55   Padiham Whitegate

09.00   Burnley Tim Bobbin

09.10   Burnley Bus Station (Croft St)

09.15   Burnley Brennand Street

09.25   Nelson Interchange

09.30   Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road

09.35   Colne Bus Station

Details of Walks available on the Day are shown below

A/B Walk Leader: David Mashiter Distance: 11 miles, moderate
Whilst this pleasant and varied walk is around 11 miles, all inclines are gradual and not taxing for ramblers at this level.

The route sets off in a south-easterly direction through Ashwood Park. Just after the Morrisons Supermarket on leaving the road, we cross fields, reaching the Midshires Way. Eventually, we reach Cowdale, where we intend to stop for lunch. We then proceed through fields before descending to Brierlow Dale. After crossing the A515, we make our way towards a railway line, walking parallel to it for a little way before joining a disused railway line and then passing close to the expanding village of Harpur Hill.

The route then continues alongside the disused railway, navigating through an industrial area before proceeding on to pleasant paths through fields, eventually reaching Grin Low Road. After crossing the road, we join the Dane Valley Way before reaching lovely woodland in Buxton Country Park close to Solomon's Tower. We walk downhill through the woods, eventually reaching Buxton.

Most of the tracks and paths are good. There are several stiles and a couple of busy roads to cross.

C/D Walk  Leader: Graham Wrigglesworth  Distance: Approx. 8 miles, moderate, with several options to head back to Buxton (walking on roads) along the route. This is a walk to a folly high on a hill overlooking Buxton and the surrounding area.

We pass the University of Derby and go through Cavendish Golf Club to reach Watford Farm and Watford Wood. We follow Bishop's Lane to Plex Lodge, Shay Lodge, and Macclesfield Old Road. We head across the fields towards the River Wye, then cross the river. A bit of road walking until we reach Grin Low Road, and then Grin Low and Buxton Country Park. This is part of the Dane Valley Way. We walk to the top of the hill, where Solomon's Temple awaits - with stunning views of the Buxton area from a height of 439 metres. It is then a downhill walk into the lovely Buxton Park towards the Buxton Opera House, and then into the town.