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Recommended Towns & Villages near Buxton

Chapel-en-le-Frith, Eccles Pike Topograph

Chapel-en-le-Frith (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)

Chapel is a well preserved, picturesque place. It has a lovely old church dating back to the 14th-century which stands on the spot of an earlier church built by foresters a century or so before...

A Red Admiral

Whaley Bridge (13 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW)

An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire...

Tideswell Church, known as 'Cathedral of the Peak'. The centre piece of the village.

Tideswell (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)

Tideswell is famous for its superb, large church, known as the "Cathedral of the Peak"...

Cressbrook Mill Water, Derbyshire

Cressbrook (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction E)

Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. .....

The main street in Castleton in the Peak District, Derbyshire.

Castleton (217 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)

Castleton is one of the Jewels of the Peak District. It is a famous centre for caverns where you will find four of the countries most famous show caves. It is also the home of.....

A picture of Macclesfield

Macclesfield (13 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cheshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction W)

A small Market town in Cheshire..

Well Dressing at Ashford in the Water

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E)

The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748...

Wolfescote Dale, Hartington, Derbyshire

Hartington (34 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE)

Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings...

The Churchyard of the plague village of Eyam, Derbyshire. 23 July 04

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)

Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District...

A view from the old bridge, taken on 23 July 04

Bakewell (202 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction E)

Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth...

Marple Marina, Junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forrest Canals, Marple, Greater Manchester.

Marple (24 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW)

Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt...

Lake Rudyard, Nr Leek, Staffordshire

Rudyard (3 Pictures)

in the county of Staffordshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SW)

A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir...

Hathersage Church. Derbyshire.

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)

The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists...

Baslow

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)

Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire...

Edensor

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)

It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a.....

River Dove, Milldale, Derbyshire.

Milldale (10 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)

Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park...

Bramhall Park

Bramhall (8 Pictures)

in the county of Greater Manchester (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW)

Set in an area where Cotton was once king, midst the towns of Manchester and the quiet rolling acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside, lies the little town of Bramhall whose most famous feature is Bramall Hall...

Looking over Elton in the Peak District

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire.....

View from Stormy Point, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Alderley Edge (16 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cheshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)

Alderley Edge is a popular tourist spot in the county of Cheshire, consisting of a prominent 'edge' or sandstone ridge which is popular with walkers and offers stunning views. You.....

View of Winster taken on 'Secret Gardens of Winster' day 2005

Winster (21 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SE)

Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm...

Recommended attractions near Buxton

The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton (1 Pictures)

(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)

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The stunning Goyt Valley near Buxton, Derbyshire

Goyt's Moss (3 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction W)

Goyt's Moss lies in the wild and beautiful Goyt Valley, its steep slopes sweep down into the tranquil waters of the Fernlee.....

Leathers Smithy, Macclesfield Forest

Leathers Smithy (1 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction W)

Dating form the 18th Century and standing in beautiful surroundings, on the edge of Macclesfield Forest Reservoir, this stone.....

view from the summit of Tegg's Nose

Tegg's Nose Country Park (8 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction W)

Tegg's Nose Country Park comprises mainly of wild untamed countryside high above Macclesfield. It offers nature lovers many.....

View from The Roaches

The Roaches (72 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)

The spectacular Roaches are situated at the end of the Pennine Way, these together with oddly named Hen Cloud contrive between.....

Stalagtites in Treak Cliff Cavern, Derbyshire, UK

Treak Cliff Cavern (3 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Speedwell Cavern

Speedwell Cavern (5 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)

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Inside the entrance to Peak Cavern Cave, in Castleton, Derbyshire

Peak Cavern (13 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)

Peak Cavern is one of the finest of the many underground caverns of this area. It lies beneath Peveril Castle at the centre of.....

Bidulph Grange Gardens

Lyme Park (51 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)

Set amidst the grandeur of the high Peaks amongst softly rolling countryside of undisputed splendour is the magnificent house.....

Inside the Blue John Cavern (04-05-2006)

Blue John Cavern (18 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE)

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The Keep at Peveril Castle

Peveril Castle (31 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE)

Built to be impregnable, the ruins of Peveril Castle stand on a steep ridge with dramatic views in all directions, giving the.....

Mam Tor in Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Hope Valley (6 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)

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Batemans House, Lathkill Dale, near Alport, Derbyshire Peak District

Lathkill Dale (7 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)

This is one of the Peak Districts hidden gems, not only is the scenery highly picturesque but the region is full of interesting.....

A picture of Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park (407 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)

The varied and seductive scenery of the Peak District National Park rivals the scenic beauty of any where in the land. It is an.....

Alport Dale, Hope Forest, Derbyshire (Peak District National Park)

Alport Castles (3 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)

Alport Castles refers to a striking natural feature in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. Despite its name,.....

Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire. October 2004

Ladybower Reservoir (108 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction NE)

This beautiful reservoir is found in the undulating Derbyshire countryside. It is the lowest of the Peak districts three.....

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction E)

Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you.....

Robin Hood's Stride, Derbyshire.

Robin Hood's Stride (8 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SE)

Robin Hood's Stride is a rocky outcrop overlooking the pretty village of Elton, in Derbyshire. By tradition the sole province of.....

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction E)

The magnificent Classical mansion that is Chatsworth House, is one of the most celebrated Historic Houses in England. Built in.....

Bramall Hall, Manchester

Bramall Hall (3 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW)

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