Hogshaw Woods
News and Events
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Grin Low Glade Clearence
Bluebell Picnic & Book Making
Corbar Woods Spring
Mike Monaghan Interview on High Peak Radio
Mike Monaghan BCA's Director with Environmental responsibilities receiving the Peak District EQM award at the awards dinner last November
Mike Monaghan, Director with responsibilities for the Civic Association's environmental policy was interviewed on High Peak Radio recently, on the High Peak View Point slot. Mike was talking about the work that the Buxton Civic Association does and the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark. High Peak Radio have very kindly allowed us to make a recording of the interview available on our website. So please click on the link above to enjoy the full interview.
Dog Walkers Gallery
Send in your dog walking pictures and we'll display them in our gallery!
Our Members Gallery
There are several galleries to view - if you would like to contribute to our fantastic selection of photography please get in touch
Contact BCA to arrange for your images to feature in our gallery blogs
Geo Cache What’s it all about?
BCA want to encourage every explorer to visit the woodland. We discovered the world of Geo Caching! Want to know more??? Take a look at the film.
Cafe at the cavern Gift Shop
Buxton’s Woodlands Managed by BCA
Walking through Buxton Country Park
Grin Low (now Buxton Country Park)
Extensive woodland to enjoy including SSSI flower glades, former kiln sites and various routes up to access landmark Solomon’s Temple. For the brave, team-building or just family fun there is Go-Ape tree-top adventure.
Corbar
Buxton’s oldest woodland and the popular Victorian Swiss Walks. This wood features a level path at the bottom of the wood so access is possible for wheelchairs to this area of the wood. A hillside route up to Corbar Cross and fabulous views over the town. Hosts show of beautiful bluebells in springtime.
Gadley
Features: stream and stepping stones, pond, ford former brickyard. Adjacent to the Cavendish golf course.
Sherbrook
A small wooded area adjacent to the lower end of Harpur Hill Road. Note only the northern part of wood is owned by BCA, the southern portion belongs to DCC. Access to the wood is via: a gate at the bottom of Harpur Hill road, a footpath off Trent Avenue next to Harpur Hill School, or from Fern Way.
The main feature of the Wood is stream, though usually dry in the summer months and a wooden bridge over the stream. There is also a small old quarry on the east side of the wood and a badger sett.
Hogshaw Woods
Small haven in residential area, access from 3 corners.
Shay Lodge Plantation
A tiny wood surrounded by farmland accessible only by footpath either from Burbage or through Plex Farm off Bishop’s Lane.
Ashwood Dale
Deep steep sided limestone tree lined gorge, with a river running through.
Access from the sharp bend on Dukes drive, short path to cliff edge to view of Lovers Leap on the opposite side of the gorge.
View of the A6, river Wye and railway goods line.
Keep away from the cliff edges please.