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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. 

Leaving the car park, the route goes south on to the Oldham Way, towards Chew Reservoir, north over Dove Stone Moss, dropping down to Yeoman Hey reservoir, returning along the west side of Dove Stone Reservoir. Toilets at the car park. 

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

We normally stop for a drink after about an hour walking and we stop for lunch at about 12:30 so bring along a hot or cold drink and a packed lunch.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00218 85202
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

New Mills Coop car park for optional car share to the start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 01341 03463
Nearest postcode:
OL3 7ND
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Start time:
10:30 am

Dove Stone Reservoir Car Park, Black Lane off the A635 Holmfirth Road Greenfield. Those going direct to the start to please inform the leader 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