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Forthcoming events

Note: some of these events may be organised by third parties – please consult the organisers for details of any fees, membership requirements, etc.
  • Wild Flower Identification Walk: Meet us to take the 358 bus towards Strines leaving New Mills Bus Station at 9.41 am. The walk starts from the Woodend Farm bus stop, which is the one before Station Road in Strines. From there, the walk goes up the public footpath to the canal and back to New Mills along the towpath - about 2.5 miles in total. Please bring your notebook and pencil if you wish to record what you have seen. We won't be having a lunch stop, but feel free to bring a drink and snack if you like. Sturdy footwear recommended.
    Meet: Tuesday 26 August 2025 9:41am at New Mills Bus Station
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  • Chinley to New Mills via South Head: This walk is one of our longer walks, from Chinley to New Mills via South Head on Saturday 30 August 2025. Meet walk leader Jon at New Mills Central Station at 10.00 am for a quick briefing to take the 10.15 train to Chinley. Walk to South Head; after approx 2 hours we'll take a refreshment break somewhere on the route up. From the top we'll head down by Dimpus Clough and South Head Farm into Hayfield. Some may decide to stop there to admire the pubs; the rest of us will head for an early-afternoon break at Sett Valley Cafe then on the SVT back to New Mills. The walk will take approximately 6 hours in total at a leisurely pace. Stout footwear is recommended. The route over South Head includes steep inclines and stiles.
    Meet: Saturday 30 August 2025 10:00am at New Mills Central Station
  • The Mills of Newtown: From Rock Mill Centre to the canal and more, then back again. Inclines and steps to navigate with nine mills on our journey. About three miles in total.
    Meet: Thursday 25 September 2025 10:00am at Rock Mill Centre

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.

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