Blake Mere

No. 3026 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 3 for wild swims. Nature, 12.5 km from Buxton.

A bathing place at Blake Mere, a small body of water whose name marks it as a mere.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
June, July, AugustNot for January, February, March, April, October, November, Decemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
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No other facts are known yet.

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Blackshaw Moor Caravan SiteStay, 14 km from Buxton, just outside the parkCamping
Gradbach Scout CampStay, 10 km from BuxtonCamping
Crowdecote CampsiteStay, 9.0 km from BuxtonCamping
Don Whillans Memorial HutStay, 13 km from BuxtonHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Hollinsclough Chapel Hall7.1 km from BuxtonFood and pubs
The Roebuck19 km from Buxton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Green Dragon19 km from Buxton, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Pack Horse Inn9.3 km from BuxtonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Brindley MillScheduled monument, 19 km from Buxton, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Foxlowe Arts Centre19 km from Buxton, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Bullclough Gallery19 km from BuxtonArt and galleries
Brough Park Leisure Centre18 km from Buxton, just outside the parkRainy day