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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.
  • Goytside Meadows Wildflowers: Join walk leader Chris to find out the names of some local wild flowers. We will be walking down into The Torrs, and then along the river to Goytside Meadows. Chris led a similar walk in May, so it will be interesting to see what has changed! Please bring a notebook and pencil. As this is a short walk we won't be taking a lunch break, but feel free to bring a snack and drink.
    Meet: Tuesday 1 July 2025 10:00am at Rock Mill Centre
  • Education in New Mills: We will explore the development of education in New Mills, from the first Sunday Schools to the present day. About three miles, mainly on pavements.
    Meet: Thursday 17 July 2025 10:00am at Rock Mill Centre
  • Heritage Trail: From High Lea Hall, we visit the Community Orchard, Torrs Hydro, the Millennium Walkway and Torr Vale Mill as well as High Lea Hall and Rock Mill Centre. About a mile and a half with steep inclines and steps involved.
    Meet: Wednesday 30 July 2025 7:00pm at High Lea Park
  • The Mills of Old New Mills: Starting and finishing at Rock Mill Centre, we will walk about three miles, taking in the mills to the north and east of the River Goyt.
    Meet: Sunday 17 August 2025 10:00am at Rock Mill Centre
  • 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.

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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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