New Mills walks

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.

A scenic hike (also suitable for mountain bikes) along ancient trackways to a packhorse bridge over the River Goyt.

A moderate stroll down into New Mills, returning via the spectacular Millennium Walkway and a pretty riverside park.

A rewarding walk to a fine local viewpoint, returning via the Sett Valley Trail, a disused railway line.

An easy stroll, featuring fine views up the Sett valley to Kinder Scout, and a pretty hamlet of old cottages and farmhouses.

A scenic walk over the hill behind the Pack Horse, featuring wide westward views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.

Climb to our local hilltop with splendid views over Hayfield village to Kinder Scout.

Take a classic gritstone hike to Derbyshire’s highest hill and tallest waterfall, plus pretty Hayfield village.

Experience the dramatic Torrs gorge, a section of the Peak Forest Canal, and wide views over the Sett valley.

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.

A demanding route for mountain bikers, much of it off-road on a variety of challenging surfaces.

A varied all-day hike with close-up views of Kinder Scout. Several moderate climbs and descents.

A fairly gradual ascent to a heathery hilltop and viewpoint, with a steep descent and a return through farmland.

A breezy walk to an ancient monument, with wide views over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.

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.

An easy stroll along a pretty stream valley known locally as Little Switzerland.

A pleasant stroll with views to the River Goyt and the beauty spot of Roman Lakes.

Field paths and green lanes to a local landmark and viewpoint.

A route featuring Mellor Cross, passing through two attractive stone-built hamlets.

Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.

Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.

Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.

Fine views, attractive stone-built hamlets and a pleasant stream-side interlude.

Superb views, bird-rich lakes, historic buildings and a bracing climb to a hilltop cross amid gritstone quarries.

Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.

A linear walk onto the Kinder Scout plateau using the train for the return.

Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.

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.

Visit the intriguing ridge-top church of St Thomas the Apostle, and explore the stream-side village of Mellor.

A fine gritstone edge, with views to Kinder Scout.

A gentle walk from Hayfield going through Birch Vale Reservoir and Lantern Pike.

Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.

Featuring a peaceful stretch of the Peak Forest Canal and the historic ‘Roman Bridge’ over the River Goyt.

Varied walking in the Goyt valley, plus a visit to Mellor Cross, with views to Kinder Scout and the Cheshire Plain.

An easy stroll around the pretty village of Hayfield.

A classic Dark Peak circuit featuring Derbyshire’s highest waterfall and a section of the Pennine Way.

A brisk river and hillside walk with good views passing via Mount Famine ridge.

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.

A classic gritstone hike, climbing to the Kinder plateau and Derbyshire’s tallest waterfall.

Wide views, heather moorland, and the pretty hamlet of Little Hayfield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A circular walk along the river and the Kinder Reservoir.

An easy circular walk along the River Sett via Hill Houses and Booth Farm.

A circular walk along the river via Kinder Reservoir and the Snake Path.

A circular walk exploring the Kinder Scout plateau via Kinder Reservoir.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.

An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.

A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.

A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.

Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.

A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.

Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.

Good views over Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook Reservoir on the outward journey, and an easy canalside return.

This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.