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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. 

From the Wizard NT car park the walk, which goes along woodland tracks, park land and fields via Daniel Wood, Alder Wood and the Hare Hill estate has views over the Cheshire plain and returns to the Wizard.

 

Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
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

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00212 85194
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
what3words:
humble.cuter.childcare
Meeting time:
9:30 am

New Mills Co-op car park for optional car share to start

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 86003 77197
Nearest postcode:
SK10 4UB
what3words:
shun.visitor.vibe
Start time:
10:15 am

The Wizard NT car park, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge. 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