Forthcoming events
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The Co-operative Society:
The walk visits sites associated with the co-operative movement in New Mills, once described as 'Co-op Town'. Mainly pavement walking and three miles in length. Two and a half hours.
Meet:
Thursday 24 April 2025
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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Places of Worship in New Mills:
Taking about two and a half hours to tour the 16 locations where workship has taken place, to identify the non-conformist origins of faith in the New Mills. Steep inclinces involved. About three miles.
Meet:
Sunday 4 May 2025
1:00pm
at
Rock Mill Centre
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Historic New Mills:
Starting at 7pm on 28 May 2025, behind the Bus Station, the walk is an easy though hilly walk on pavements, which explains the development of the town. About a mile and a half long.
Meet:
Wednesday 28 May 2025
7:00pm
at
Rock Mill Centre
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The Bridges of New Mills:
Canals, railways, road and footpaths, they all need bridges – especially when there are many rivers to cross. From Rock Mill Centre, about four miles with inclines and steps.
Meet:
Thursday 26 June 2025
10:00am
at
Rock Mill Centre
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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
Battery manufacturer VARTA has produced a useful "Wanderer's Guide" to winter safety on the hills. Download it here.
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.
