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New Mills & Strines
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.61 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Stroll down into New Mills via pretty Whitle, cross the spectacular Millennium Walkway, then climb to the Peak Forest Canal, before descending to cross the Goyt and then climbing back to the Pack Horse via Brook Bottom, another attractive hamlet.
Roman Bridge
5.94 mi
+932 ft
-935 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic hike (also suitable for mountain bikes) along ancient trackways to a packhorse bridge over the River Goyt.
The Millennium Walkway, New Mills
4.47 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A moderate stroll down into New Mills, returning via the spectacular Millennium Walkway and a pretty riverside park.
Lantern Pike, Birch Vale
6.21 mi
+961 ft
-978 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A rewarding walk to a fine local viewpoint, returning via the Sett Valley Trail, a disused railway line.
Whitle
1.65 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll, featuring fine views up the Sett valley to Kinder Scout, and a pretty hamlet of old cottages and farmhouses.
Cobden Edge
3.42 mi
+479 ft
-486 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A scenic walk over the hill behind the Pack Horse, featuring wide westward views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Lantern Pike
3.31 mi
+689 ft
-673 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.
Kinder Scout, Derbyshire
11.23 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,775 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.
New Mills & Millennium Walkway
5.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.
Rowarth river & moorland loop
Visorando Member
3.20 mi
+449 ft
-440 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Start and finish at The Little Mill Inn, walk beside Rowarth Brook up the wooded valley (known as Little Switzerland to the locals) and then head uphill to the moors above Rowarth for amazing views of The Peak District, Kinder Scout and the Cheshire plain.
Rowarth Mountain Biking Route
17.96 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,323 ft
1 hr
Very difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A demanding route for mountain bikers, much of it off-road on a variety of challenging surfaces.
Kinder Reservoir and Hayfield
10.58 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,378 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A varied all-day hike with close-up views of Kinder Scout. Several moderate climbs and descents.
Lantern Pike, Rowarth
4.92 mi
+709 ft
-679 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A fairly gradual ascent to a heathery hilltop and viewpoint, with a steep descent and a return through farmland.
Robin Hood’s Picking Rods
3.59 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A breezy walk to an ancient monument, with wide views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.
Coombes Rocks and Cown Edge
7.47 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A walk including three gritstone edges, all with fabulous views: Coombes Rocks overlook the village of Charlesworth; Cown Edge is a partly quarried edge with views to Kinder Scout, and Lantern Pike
is a well-known local summit.
Rowarth Brook
1.22 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll along a pretty stream valley known locally as Little Switzerland.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross and Cobden Edge
6.00 mi
+827 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.
Mellor Cross
2.08 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.
Brook Bottom & Whitle
3.30 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.
Mellor stroll
2.01 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
5.01 mi
+807 ft
-781 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
3.94 mi
+387 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Brook Bottom and Mill Brow
3.89 mi
+476 ft
-486 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.
Roman Lakes and Cobden Edge
5.08 mi
+794 ft
-764 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.
Mellor stroll
2.01 mi
+246 ft
-249 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
The Sett Valley & edge of Kinder without a car
9.77 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from New Mills (Derbyshire)
A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.
Mellor Church
1.91 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
South Head & Edale Cross from Hayfield
7.78 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
The village of Hayfield lies to the west of the highest land in the Peak District Park and this walk which lies wholly within Derbyshire offers some excellent walking. The outward route over Mount Famine offers good views and once Edale Cross is reached you are on the high moors. The return to Hayfield is full of interest too.
Mellor Church
1.66 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.
Mount Famine
4.72 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.
To Lantern Pike
3.76 mi
+640 ft
-659 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A gentle walk from Hayfield going through Birch Vale Reservoir and Lantern Pike.
Peak Forest Canal
3.39 mi
+463 ft
-456 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.
Peak Forest Canal
3.35 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.
Roman Lakes & Mellor Cross
4.83 mi
+755 ft
-758 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
Varied walking in the Goyt valley, plus a visit to Mellor Cross, with views to Kinder Scout and the Cheshire Plain.
Hayfield village
1.09 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.
Kinder Downfall round
9.22 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,565 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A classic Dark Peak circuit featuring Derbyshire’s highest waterfall and a section of the Pennine Way.
Bowden Bridge & Peep-o-Day
4.49 mi
+607 ft
-591 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A brisk river and hillside walk with good views passing via Mount Famine ridge.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
6.00 mi
+814 ft
-784 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A scenic and relatively low-level walk below the gritstone edge of Kinder Scout, using permitted paths and rights-of-way to circumnavigate Kinder Reservoir.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
8.22 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,644 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A classic gritstone hike, climbing to the Kinder plateau and Derbyshire’s tallest waterfall.
Shooting Cabin and Little Hayfield
3.66 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
Wide views, heather moorland, and the pretty hamlet of Little Hayfield.
Mellor march routes - Main route
9.42 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,188 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The Mellor March starts from the Royal Oak on Longhurst Lane, Mellor. The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March routes - Rowarth Loop
10.95 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,516 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The original march. Just beautiful in so many ways. The Mellor March starts from the Royal Oak on Longhurst Lane, Mellor. The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March routes - Family route
5.47 mi
+866 ft
-892 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The Mellor March starts from the Royal Oak on Longhurst Lane, Mellor. The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Family Route
5.60 mi
+820 ft
-850 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Main Route
9.77 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,227 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Mellor March Route : Rowarth Loop
11.09 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,526 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Stockport (Greater Manchester)
The walk takes you from the village pub (The Royal Oak) up to Mellor Church, where on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Cheshire Plain, Liverpool and all the surrounding countryside.
Kinder Reservoir circuit
5.09 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.
Bowden Bridge & Hill Houses
2.05 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.
Shooting Cabin & Twenty Trees
2.97 mi
+453 ft
-469 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk along the river via Kinder Reservoir and the Snake Path.
Kinder Scout & the Downfall
7.43 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
A circular walk exploring the Kinder Scout plateau via Kinder Reservoir.
Kinder Downfall from Hayfield
8.41 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hayfield (Derbyshire)
Starting from Hayfield, Derbyshire, this Peak District walk visits Kinder Downfall. Starting from the point where the Mass Trespass began, the route uses William Clough to reach the plateau. Descent is via Kinder Low and Edale Cross back to the start.
Black Rocks & Bollinhurst Reservoir from Disley
4.98 mi
+738 ft
-745 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
This is a nice short walk offering wonderful views. The seasonal colour changes of the countryside make this Cheshire walk worth repeating during the year. The route starts from Disley and climbs onto Black Rocks offering some great views.
The Gritstone Trail in 3 stages using the local train
52.01 mi
+5,751 ft
-5,958 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A three day trail starting at Disley and finishing at Kidsgrove. The route is split to enable either a stopover or return journey from Macclesfield and Congleton. Transport is by rail, starting at Disley Station (possible use of Macclesfield Station and Congleton Station) and terminating at Kidsgrove Station.
Stage 1 of the Gritstone Trail - Disley to Macclesfield
14.93 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,228 ft
8h 40
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This first stage starts at Disley Station, goes through Lime Park and up to the Bow Stones, over Sponds Hill (410m), past Bollington and on to the Saddle of Kerridge (over White Nancy), Tegg's Nose and down to Langley. At this point, this route leaves the trail to drop down to Macclesfield past The Hollins.
Disley, the Bowstones and Bramhall
13.28 mi
+791 ft
-1,158 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Disley (Cheshire East)
A route around the hills surrounding Lyme Park and finishing with a delightful section of Ladybrook valley to Bramhall. The regular (twice hourly) between the train stations makes this a viable point-to-point walk.
Cown Edge & Whiteley Nab from Chunal
6.58 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charlesworth (Derbyshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the often rugged countryside on the eastern flank of Cown Edge. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes. In places careful navigation is essential.
Cracken Edge - Sheepfold
3.53 mi
+636 ft
-656 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.
South Head
6.74 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.
Edale Station
7.55 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,339 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.
Eccles Pike
3.44 mi
+728 ft
-722 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.
Whaley Bridge & Peak Forest Canal
1.94 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.
South Head & Cracken Edge
8.55 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.
Whitehough & Eccles Pike
3.67 mi
+705 ft
-689 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside (Derbyshire)
Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.
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