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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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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

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An enjoyable  winter walk from Errwood Reservoir up to Taxal Edge. 

Mostly footpaths, some lanes, fields and farmland.

 

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We start off along the shores of Errwood reservoir, walking up to  Taxal Edge with fabulous views of the Peak District National Park. An option to see Jenkin Chapel before we reach Pym Chair then we will descend along Foxlow Edge back to the car park at Errwood Reservoir.

  

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01199 74801
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6SX
what3words:
enjoyable.cones.extension
Start time:
9:30 am

From the direction of Whaley Bridge take the A5004 (Long Hill) in the direction of Buxton. After approx 2 miles, turn right on to Goyt's Lane (signed for Goyt Valley) Follow single track road down into the valley across Fernilee Dam and continue left past Errwood Reservoir to the southern end. Free parking.

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