Here’s a walk if you find yourself in or around Buxton. On a clear day you will see spectacular panoramic views of Buxton and the surrounding area (if you walk up the steps and view from the top of Solomon’s temple). That said, if you don’t fancy climbing the steps within the temple, then you get a pretty good view from the field at the foot of the temple.
Time: Allow between 40 mins and 1 hour (depending on how much exploring you want to do)
Distance: 1 – 1.5 miles (again, depending on whether you walk directly to the temple, or decide to meander around the fields).
The Walk:
- Park in the public car park for Poole’s Cavern (Postcode SK17 9DH). There is a small charge.
- Take the steps from the car park and walk into the woods. At the top of the steps you will turn left and follow the signs to Solomon’s Temple.
- When you get to the top of the stoned path, you will pass through a squeezer stile and then follow the path through the field towards the temple. The temple will be diagonally left across the field.
- You can climb the temple, to get an amazing 360 degrees view of Buxton and the surrounding area.
- Once you have reached the temple and explored it, retrace your steps and back down the main path to the car park.
Dog Friendly snacks at Poole’s Cavern Cafe – very welcoming to dogs and have dog biscuits at the counter.
Nearby pub: The Duke at Burbage, SK17 6UR. Very dog friendly and good food.
