Wye Valley Nature Reserves
The Wye Valley is important for its ash woodland and limestone grassland. These five nature reserves are managed by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
Bus information last updated 16.04.2025
Deep Dale & Topley Pike Nature Reserve
A 15 minute drive from Buxton east along the A6, Deep Dale is a dry, dramatic limestone dale to the south of the River Wye and an important area for its plant life. Find out more on the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website here.
King Sterndale, Buxton
OL24 Grid Reference: 4097/3714
To travel by bus, take the Transpeak to Derby or 441 to Ashbourne (stop: Bookstore) or the 65 to Tideswell (stop: Topley Pike).
Miller’s Dale Quarry & Nature Reserve
A disused quarry taken over by nature since the 1930s when it was abandoned. A 15 minute drive from Buxton east along the A6, then northeast towards Tideswell. Find out more on the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website here.
Miller’s Dale, Buxton
OL24 Grid Reference: 4141/3731
To travel by bus, take the 65 to Tideswell (stop: Anglers Rest)
Priestcliffe Lees Nature Reserve
A steep-sided limestone hillside above the River Wye, near Miller’s Dale. Known for its wildflowers and distinctive special flowers due to the quarry spoil heaps. Find out more on theDerbyshire Wildlife Trust website here.
Miller’s Dale, Buxton
OL24 Grid Reference: 4152/3729
To travel by bus, take the 65 to Tideswell (stop: Anglers Rest)
Chee Dale Nature Reserve
A spectacular, steep-sided gorge along the Monsal Trail. Nearest parking is at Miller’s Dale Station or off the A6 at Blackwell. Find out more on the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website here.
Monsal Dale, Buxton.
OL24 Grid Reference: 4165/3698
To travel there by bus, take the 65 to Tideswell (stop: Topley Pike)
Cramside Wood Nature Reserve
An area of majestic ancient ash woodland on the north side of the River Wye Valley. Find out more on theDerbyshire Wildlife Trust website here.
Miller’s Dale, Buxton
OL24 Grid Reference: 4167/3731
To travel by bus, take the the 65 to Tideswell and then the 173 to Bakewell (stop: Phone Box).
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