Itineraries
Day out from Buxton – enjoy the Peak District National Park by bus
Catch the new High Peak Peak Pathfinder (62) service from Buxton and explore the national park
About
Buxton is a great base to start exploring the High Peak and the High Peak 62 - Peak Pathfinder service offers a brilliant car free day out from the town into the stunning Peak District National Park.
Buxton, the home of Buxton Water, is a beautiful thermal spa town nestled in the beautiful Peak District. Here you can explore the stunning ornamental Pavillion gardens and marvel at the world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture including the impressive Buxton Crescent Hotel & Spa.
Forget about sitting in traffic jams, battling with satnavs or driving in circles trying to find a parking space, JUST HOP ON THE BUS, relax and then hop off at any of the wonderful destinations along route.
Travelling by bus is safe, simple and sustainable. It’s far better for the environment than using your car, and with full day tickets allowing unlimited travel from only £6, it’s far better for your bank balance too.
To find out more about bus travel across Derbyshire & the Peak District visit travelderbyshire.co.uk
Itinerary Schedule
Explore the pretty town of Chapel-en-le-Frith
Chapel-en-le Frith is the next stop along the route, here you can explore cobbled streets and historic sights, as well as a wealth of cafés, pubs, restaurants and independent shops. Try the Eccles House walk to the viewpoint at Eccles Pike for stunning views.
Mam Tor - a circular walk with spectacular views
The stone surfaced footpath from The Mam Tor Top stop will reward you with one of the most dramatic vistas in the Peak District. From the viewpoint you can see north over the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moors. This circular route takes you round Mam Tor and has some amazing scenery.
Take a walk from Edale
Edale is a beautiful village which marks the start of the Pennine Way – a long distance walking trail that takes you to the Scottish borders. Its also a popular starting point to climb Kinder Scout, the Peak District’s highest point.
Explore Hope and the surrounding hills
Next along the route is the pretty village of Hope which has a range of hills to the north including Win Hill and Losehill. The village has a selection of cafés and pubs and each year the town has a beer festival and a well dressing.
Enjoy an underground adventure.
Last stop is Castleton, one of the most beautifully-situated villages in the Peak District. As you approach through the dramatic limestone gorge of Winnats Pass you are treated to the most spectacular views of the limestone and gritstone landscape Castleton is also the only place in the world where the semi-precious stone Blue John, unique to the Peak District and Derbyshire, can be found and there are numerous show caverns to explore.
Castleton is also another perfect starting point to walk to Mam Tor, locally known as the 'Shivering Mountain'. Fortify yourself in numerous cafés, tea rooms and pubs before heading off to tackle the Great Ridge Walk, one of the finest routes of its kind in the country.
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