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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 Walk: You are invited to join walk leader Chris next Tuesday, 19 May 2026, to find out the names of some local wild flowers. We will be starting at 10.00 am outside the Rock Mill Centre behind New Mills Bus Station, and walking down into The Torrs, and then along the river to Goytside Meadows. Please bring a pencil or pen. We won't be having a lunch stop, but feel free to bring a snack and a drink. As we will be walking through fields, this walk is not suitable for dogs.
    Meet: Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:00am at Rock Mill Centre
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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