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High Peak Group

We are the New Mills Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk goes past Bamford Mill, crossing the valley to a track along through woods to Ladybower Dam. Crossing the dam & then climbing up via paths to Bamford Edge, where there are good views! Following along the Edge then down back to Bamford, via paths and road, steepish in places.

Please contact the leader to join the walk, this helps the leader and provides your contact details in case of late change. If then you are unable to attend, please cancel with leader (phone or text) so they are not waiting for you. Thank you. 

Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00226 85182
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
what3words:
mailboxes.thud.tastings
Meeting time:
9:30 am

New Mills Coop for optional car share to the start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 20532 82507
Nearest postcode:
S33 0EA
what3words:
passports.nobody.flops
Start time:
10:20 am

Bamford, parking carefully in the road called Mytham Bridge, which is opposite Bamford Station, across the road. Those going direct to the start to please contact the leader in case of any late changes.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking