Forthcoming events
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Bridges of New Mills:
A three-and-a-half-mile walk visiting many of the bridges to be found in New Mills. Mainly on roads or good footpaths, the walk includes inclines and steps. Expect two and a half to three hours.
Meet:
Thursday 23 April 2026
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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New Mills Co-operative and Industrial Society:
A three- or four-mile walk visiting sites associated with the Co-operative Society and the various branches locally. The walk is mainly on pavements and good footpaths. There are hills. Expect three hours.
Meet:
Thursday 21 May 2026
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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The History of Education in New Mills:
A linear three-mile walk tracing a path through the history of education in New Mills. The walk is mainly roadwork, with a short amount on good footpaths. Expect three hours.
Meet:
Thursday 23 July 2026
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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Places of Worship in New Mills:
A three-mile walk around the places of worship in New Mills. Good footpaths, though there are inclines along the way. Expect two and half to three hours.
Meet:
Thursday 20 August 2026
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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A Short Walk Through Historic New Mills (1):
A two-mile walk taking in some of the history of the Town Centre. Expect hills, though the walk is entirely along pavements. Expect two hours.
Meet:
Thursday 3 September 2026
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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Our aims and objectives
- be an attractive destination for walkers with top-quality information on local walks
- offer local people and visitors excellent walking opportunities within the parish
- ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained, improved and well signposted
Benefits to tourism
- attract more people to visit New Mills to enjoy local walks.
- achieve economic benefit for local shops, B&Bs, hotels, pubs, cafés, restaurants, etc. through increased footfall.
- strengthen the town’s reputation as a walking destination with signed walks and walk guides available.
- promote local visitor attractions.
- complement town’s economic generation/tourism plans and strategies.
- demonstrate that walkers will be given a warm welcome by the local community.
Footpaths
- ensure that public footpaths remain open and maintained for the benefit of local people and visitors.
- promote effective liaison arrangements with local councils and agencies responsible for footpaths. Members provide a focus for cooperation.
- help to create new footpaths and walking groups.
- encourage preparation of local walking guides and signage.
- promote the health benefits of walking and being in the countryside.
- give local people and visitors the opportunity to learn about the culture, history and biodiversity of New Mills and surrounding countryside.
Our Constitution
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Active Derbyshire, White Van Man, New Mills Town Council, High Peak Borough Council, Visit New Mills and all supporting traders and residents for their help in making New Mills the first town in the High Peak to achieve Walkers are Welcome status.
