Fairfield Common is an open area on the edge of Buxton, north of Fairfield. The A6 runs through the common, and part of the land is used by Buxton & High Peak Golf Club.

Visiting Fairfield Common

Paths cross the area and the golf course. If you are walking, look out for golfers and golf balls, take care near the A6 and follow local signs. Check Derbyshire County Council’s rights of way information and mapping portal when planning a route, including any closures.

The golf club welcomes visitors and gives its clubhouse address as 27 Town End, Waterswallows, Buxton, SK17 7EN. See Buxton & High Peak Golf Club for golf bookings and current visitor information.

History of the common

High Peak Borough Council’s Fairfield conservation statement describes the common as land left to the parish by the 1772 Enclosure Act. It has been used for grazing, horse racing and golf.

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery records that horse races used to take place on the common each June. The golf club was founded in 1887 and its course remains a distinctive part of the landscape.

For more ideas nearby, see our guide to outdoor activities in Buxton.