Name: Buxton Hill Walks
Start: 2026-05-15T09:45:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-15T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Grin Low Car Park

Looking for some low impact exercise? Do you struggle with how you're feeling? Need someone to just listen and not try to 'fix' things?
About this Event

Buxton Hill Walks are our Themed, guided, Friendly and Supportive Walks in and around the Peak District. These walks are led by Gez a fully trained walk leader and run in partnership with Zink in Buxton.

This route starts and ends at the car park for Grin Low Country Park. From here we will head out to Ladmanlow, through the HSE grounds and out to High Edge, looping back on different paths to our start point. The theme of this walk is history, and we will visit the RAF bunkers on High Edge and learn more about the history of RAF Harpur Hill.

Afterwards we will head back to the Zink Eco Cafe where lunch will be on offer.Grin Low car park can be accessed on foot from Buxton centre or by public transport.

Alternatively, a return lift is available from Zink with Gez, walk leader. Spaces are limited, please email Gez directly to reserve a spot: [email protected]

Itinerary:

Start 945am at Grin Low car park for briefing, walk to start at 10am.
Finish approx 1400pm at Grin Low.
Return to Zink for a complimentary lunch shortly afterwards.

Details:

This route begins at Grin Low car park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qkaG26zru977XRrMA
Please note there is a £2 charge for parking, cash only.
Distance: approx 7miles/11km.
Elevation: approx 800ft/230m.
Level of difficulty: Moderate.
Weather: please check forecasts the night before the walk for the most accurate information.
Terrain: paths and trails, some rocky ground.
Safety: this walks is led by a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader.
No toilets are available on the route.
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

What to bring:

Rucksack
Sturdy boots/shoes
Snacks/any food you may need for the duration of the walk
Water
Waterproofs and warm layers
Small first aid kit with any personal Medic*tion if required

If you have any questions you can contact Gez on 07454 819653 or email [email protected]

Come join us for a gentle walk and, if you want a chat around the hills of the Peak District. The walk might help you think things through, and we are really good at listening.

Registration is required to attend this group, and all attendees need to complete the Emergency Contact Details form ahead of attending.

Please note - the event end time is an estimate, the actual end time will depend on how quickly the walk is completed and therefore is subject to change. Arrival time is 9:45am for a 10:00am start.