- 01298 79648
- 07530 457755
£25.00
Our Explorer Tour takes you up into the hills around Buxton and to the local tourist spots of Solomon’s Temple and Corbar Cross, through picturesque woodlands and down into the Wye River valley.
To book:
We believe in personal customer service so that you can get exactly the sort of tour or experience to meet your needs. Why not give us a call on 07530 457755 or message us and we will provide a curated experience blending our local expertise and knowledge with your ideal itinerary. Let us make those special memories together.
Learn about Peakland geology and what shapes the landscape today, hear the story of Buxton Water and discover the industrial heritage of the area. And hunt for fossils – we know all the good spots!
The Explorer tour takes you up into the hills around Buxton and to the local tourist spots of Solomon’s Temple and Corbar Cross, through picturesque woodlands and down into the Wye River valley. A great option for new visitors who want help navigating Buxton’s green spaces or those interested in natural history.
The tour lasts at least 4 hours with a refreshment break and longer at a slower walking pace, and so is not for the feint hearted – some parts of the route are steep and after rain become muddy. Sensible shoes are therefore required and at least a litre of water and a raincoat are recommended.
The suggested summer season start time is 1pm and 10am if during the winter months.
We have an accessible version of this tour which lasts ~1.5 hours and utilises the Pavilion Gardens to tell the story of Peakland geology.
Discover Buxton Tours want to provide a great experience for everyone whatever their ages or abilities. This experience takes place outdoors.
Please phone and speak to any of us at Discover Buxton headquarters if you have any concerns. We are more than happy to help.
The full Explorer Tour takes you across often-muddy fields, up and down hills with rough gravel tracks, paths with uneven ground, tree roots and rocks, up steep slopes and down into slippy river banks. As such, it is not suitable for wheelchair uses or those unsteady on their feet. Walking shoes/boots are required.
Well-behaved dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
The accessible version of this tour lasts an hour and a half and takes place around the Pavilion Gardens. All paths are flat and even although there are some small inclines and declines. Please contact us if you have any concerns or wish to discuss your requirements.
There are limited disabled parking spaces within 25 yards of our starting point. It is also possible to off load adjacent to our start point. There are eight disabled car parking bays on the lower level of the Pavilion Gardens car park. There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building, and also the car park and kiosk area.
There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building, and also the car park and kiosk area. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key. During the full Explorer Tour, an accessible toilet is available at Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre.
