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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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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

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. 

Through Brabyns Park, Marple Bridge, past Mellor Mill site, Roman Lakes, up and over canal and railway toward Goyt Mill, return along canal towpath, descending the famous 16 lock flight and crossing River Goyt via the aqueduct returning to Etherow.

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
Type:
circular

During the walk we usually stop after about an hour for a drink and then at about 12.30 we stop for a picnic lunch so please bring a hot and/or cold drink and a packed lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00220 85194
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meeting place: New Mills Co-op car park for optional car share to the start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96552 90894
Nearest postcode:
SK6 5JB
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Start time:
9:50 am

Start point; Etherow Country Park Car Park , charges apply. In Compstall turn right off the B6104 (Andrew Street) into George Street, car park on right. Those going direct to the start to please inform the leader in case of 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