Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
This is a circular walk out of New Mills, going out through the Torrs and then along the Goyt Valley past New Mills' famous llamas. We then climb up to Cracken Edge with views across to South Head and Mount Famine. From there we descend to Birch Vale and head back along the Sett Valley Trail, before returning to the Torrs.
The route mostly follows good paths. There is one main steady ascent from Goyt Valley up to Cracken Edge.
Train-based walk
Leader: John I, meeting at walk start
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform, at Piccadilly station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train or at New Mills Central.
Transport to Walk Start: 10:45 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Sheffield).
Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to New Mills Central £9 (at time of writing, advance singles were available for £3.50 and £3.70 each way).
Walk Start: New Mills Central railway station at 11:20.
Waypoints: Millennium Walkway, Goytside Farm, Shedyard Clough, Laneside Road, Cracken Edge, Sett Valley Trail.
Return Services: x:02 until 21:02, then last train at 23:05.
Extra: No toilets at Walk Start or en route. Please note there is no station car park at New Mills Central, so drivers must allow extra time to find parking in the town and walk to the station. Parking at Torr Top Car Park £2.60 for all day. Station Car Park not recommended due to road conditions. Anyone intending to travel by train to New Mills Newtown instead, please note there are rail replacement buses on that line. Please keep any dogs on leads due to the livestock we might encounter. Optional visit at the end of the walk at the Torr Vale Tap (formerly Shrub Club) for refreshments.
