Blackbrook

Blackbrook ward encompasses the eastern outskirts of Buxton, stretching towards the limestone plateau of the Peak District. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. The landscape rises to open farmland and moorland at its edges, with the River Wye forming a boundary. Local facilities include several schools and small shopping parades serving the community.

The ward is notable for its proximity to Solomon's Temple, a folly atop Grin Low hill offering panoramic views. The surrounding country park and Poole's Cavern, a natural limestone cave system, are significant local landmarks. The area's geology influences its green spaces and walking routes, which connect to wider footpath networks across the limestone dales of the High Peak.