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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.

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Overview

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. 

The walk is just over 5 miles. With a total ascent of 1063.96 ft. It starts at the War memorial in Chinley. Should be plenty of on road parking. We will walk on the lower edge of Cracken Edge, around Chinley Churn, dropping down by the new allotments and Throstle Bank back into Chinley. Not too many stiles but a few; steep in places. 

 

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
325m / 1066ft
Type:
circular

We normally stop for a drink after about an hour walking and we stop for lunch at about 12:30 so bring along a hot or cold drink and a packed lunch. 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00220 85187
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
what3words:
duties.punk.butlers
Meeting time:
9:30 am

New Mills Co-op for optional car share to start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 04086 82726
Nearest postcode:
SK23 6EW
what3words:
lingering.windmills.manual
Start time:
10:00 am

War Memorial Chinley; Stubbins Lane, there is road side parking. Those going direct to the start to please inform 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