Event
26th September 2025
Buxton Hill Walks - Hogshaw Nature Reserve with Mark Cocker
Come join us for a scenic stroll through the hidden corners of Buxton as part of the High Peak Walking Festival, starting and ending at The Zink Project. Enjoy the fresh air, stunning views, and good company as we explore together.
About
26th September 2025
9:45 am - 1:00 pm
Local naturalist and author Mark Cocker will meet us at our first stop, Hogshaw Nature Reserve. This threatened green space is home to over 1000 species of flora and fauna. Despite this, it's at risk of development. Mark will guide us round this vital natural site, highlighting its importance and value for the future. Leaving Hogshaw, we will head up to Brown Edge and back via Fairfield Common and Ashwood Park.
- Friday 26th September
- The walk will start and finish at The Zink Project, Clough St, Buxton SK17 6LJ.
- Meet 930am at The Zink Project, walk to start at 945am. Finish approx 1300pm at The Zink Project.
The event is free of charge but please book yourself a place via the link below.
This is a shorter and gentler route which should give us plenty of time for some well-deserved refreshments back at The Zink Project's Eco-Cafe. MARK COCKER is a multi-award-winning author of creative non-fiction, a naturalist and a writing tutor. He writes or broadcasts on Nature in a variety of national media and reviews for the Spectator and other publications.
In 2025 he began his 38th continuous year as a country diarist for The Guardian and Guardian Weekly and has now written well over 1,000 articles for both papers. As a Buxton resident, he is strongly supportive of the preservation of our precious green spaces.
This route will involve walking through Buxton on pavements and well-marked paths.
- Distance: approx 4.5 miles/7.5km
- Elevation: approx 500ft/150m
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Waymarked paths, some bumpy. Pavements and some busy roads to cross
- Safety: this walks is led by a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader.
- A toilet is available at The Zink Project and at Morrison's supermarket.
- 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 medication
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