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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Jo Harvey

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at New Mills Central

Transport to Walk Start: 11:48 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Sheffield).

Suggested Ticket: New Mills Central Off Peak Return £9.40

Walk Start: New Mills Central Railway Station at 12:15

Waypoints: Goyt Way, Ballbeard, Birch Vale, Bate Mill, Tanpits, Whitle, Shaw Moor, Hague Bar, Mouseley Bottom

Return Services:  16:01, 16:34, 17:02, 17:35, 18:01, 18:34

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. No toilets at the Walk Start. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Plase do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 22 March 2025
Start time:
12:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

A Saturday afternoon walk taking in the sights of New Mills. Tracks and field paths with a couple of gradual ascents

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99698 85347
Nearest postcode:
SK22 3JB
what3words:
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Start time:
12:15 pm

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