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Buxton

(Derbyshire)

Near Buxton

One of our highest adventures, close to a 2 million year old natural limestone cave.

Our Buxton adventure is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park and within walking distance of the historic Spa town itself.

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an explorer, you could also visit the adjacent Poole’s Cavern, a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave. Now that’s ancient.

The result at Buxton is spectacular. A day out with us is about having fun. Lots and lots of fun.

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Get out and about this season

For full availability simply 'check availability' for exact details of Buxton's opening hours.

Times will vary on daylight hours…some adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early birds!

Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open...

We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go in 2012).

Weekends in February and March.

Plus we're open throughout February half term - that's the 13th - 17th February.

23rd March – 30th October daily.

Closed Tuesdays & Wednesday (during term time).

Weekends only throughout November.

Course stats

Check out these crazy stats for Buxton!

  • Number of sections 5
  • Longest Zip Wire 159 metres
  • Longest Crossing 19 metres
  • Total Length 733 metres
  • Number of Crossings 32
  • Highest Point 20 metres

The Team at Buxton

The Address

Go Ape! Buxton
Buxton Country Park
Pooles Cavern, Green Lane
Buxton, Derbyshire
SK17 9DH

Get directions

By car

Once you reach Buxton, follow the brown signs to Poole's Cavern.

Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using satellite navigation. Please always check the route it has given you before setting off, and cross reference with a map.

Please note that parking charges are as follows: Cars, Minibuses & Coaches: £1.50 for 4 hours or £3 for the day.

By train

The Northern Line operates a train service to Buxton.
Bus and rail links to Buxton town centre are 15 minutes walk to Poole's Cavern.

By bus

Trent Barton Buses and Bower Buses run services in and around Buxton.

Staying Over

Need a place to crash?
Our friends below (excuse the pun) come highly recommended from the tree-tops ...

Springbank Bed & Breakfast

9 Green Lane Bed & Breakfast

Dovedale Holiday Cottages

Ashbourne Caravan & Camping Club

Eco Pod Holidays

Brook George Hotel - Huddersfield

Local Area

Some nearby places which may be of interest:

There's plenty of things to do so you can fill your day in Buxton. How about a trip to Pooles Cavern? A 2 million year old natural limestone cave.

Or why not enjoy some other outdoor activities and wander and picnic in the country park itself. There's plenty of wildlife and beautiful woodland to view.

Please note that parking charges are as follows: Cars, Minibuses & Coaches: £1.50 for 4 hours or £3 for the day.

 

Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees - from Aberdeen to Wyre, 10 to 280 people, for adults and children - We can tailor a day that you and your tribe will never forget. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.
Rated 5 Bananas Sophie 21 May 2012
We arrived at our booking at Buxton last Saturday quite late (by half an hour) but all the staff on duty at that time (11.30) were extremely understanding and flexible with fitting us into a later booking. Our group leader Johannes was then very helpful and very competent in explaining and assisting us with the safety procedures and on our release onto the course. We then had a great time making our way around the sites!! Unfortunately, one of our group had to drop out at very short notice due to an urgent personal matter. As we were already late arriving (and then leaving), I did not raise the query of a refund on the day. I therefore contacted customer services today, and spoke to a very helpful member of staff called Andy Maxwell, who listened and understood the position, before taking steps to authorise a refund in the circumstances. His attitude was excellent - very understanding and efficient. Overall, I'm very happy with the efficient and friendly staff, the activity on the day and the help I received afterwards in the difficult circumstances. I would definitely recommend Go Ape to my friends and family. Many thanks!
Rated 4 Bananas Adam 21 May 2012
Excellent there are no bad bits to the course just lots and lots of fun
Rated 5 Bananas Natalie 20 May 2012
GO Ape in buxton was really fun i would definately go again, the best bit for me was the tarzan swing :-)
Rated 5 Bananas Zonera 20 May 2012
I went with my friends after months of saying we want to go. We had a brilliant time. The staff was super friendly and helpfull. Overall it was heaps of fun although it was hard work! I actually ended up with a bruise on my arm!
Rated 4 Bananas Pradeep 17 May 2012
great experience.. had lot of fun with friends.......
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