Grin Low Walks & Route Maps

This is a very short, easy walk that takes you through the lovely Grin Woods and up to Grin Low, a Bronze Age barrow where you will find the Grin Low Tower, (known locally as Soloman's Temple) a distinctive landmark crowning the skyline above Buxton.

On a clear day from the top of the tower (take care of the steep steps) you have wonderful views across the town and the nearby heights of the Shivering Mountain at the head of Hope Valley, Kinder Scout and the well known Mam Tor. You can climb up the tower but the steps are quite small, steep and worn so please take care.

There are a couple of gentle climbs and the route may be muddy in wet weather.

This is a slightly longer version of Walk 1 which takes you further through Buxton Country Park and Grin Woods (designated as an SSSI). In the summer you can enjoy the woodland glades filled with wild flowers and orchids. As you come out of the wood if you wish you could take a slight detour and visit Poole's Cavern.

The walk then takes you along Green Lane, south of Buxton College, and then quite a steep climb up to Grin Low, a Bronze Age barrow where you will find the Grin Low Tower, (known locally as Soloman's Temple) a distinctive landmark crowning the skyline above Buxton. (See details as Walk 1 and remember to take care of the steep steps).

Refreshments are available at the wonderful Poole's Cafe at The Cavern.

The route could be muddy in wet weather.