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High Peak Group

We are the New Mills Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Please contact the leader to join the walk, this helps the leader and provides your contact details in case of late change. If then you are unable to attend, please cancel with leader (phone or text) so they are not waiting for you. Thank you. 

The walk starts from the Wash near Chapel and goes around (not up) South Head returning to the Wash.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

We normally stop for a drink after about an hour's walking and then for lunch at about 12.30 so please bring along a hot or cold drink and a packed lunch. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00200 85201
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
what3words:
loud.fluctuate.stick
Meeting time:
9:30 am

New Mills Coop for optional car share to start

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05830 82063
Nearest postcode:
SK23 0QN
what3words:
scorch.arise.stated
Start time:
9:50 am

From Hayfield to Chapel at bottom of hill turn left onto Hayfield Road then left again at railway bridge signed Wash, under the next bridge and right. Park on the left. Those going direct to the start please let the leader know in case of any late changes

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking