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Stockport Group

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

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

Walk details –This is a linear walk and the route includes Romiley Arms, Peak Forest Canal. Marple Aqueduct, Vesseys Mill, Brabyns Park, Mellor Mill, Roman Lakes, Floodgates Cottage, Brook Bottom, Torrs Mill, Torrs Hydro and New Miils Station to catch a train to Romiley at either 2 or 34 minutes passed the hour, at a current cost of £3.90, ticket machine at the station.

Risk assessment – Can be Muddy in places, small amount of road walking.

No dogs please

 

 

Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

You can either drive to Romiley and leave your car there or arrive by train. The return train journey is from New Mills Central

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94167 90777
Nearest postcode:
SK6 4BN
what3words:
raced.activism.wool
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet outside the Romiley Arms, Compstall Road, Romiley. There are car parks and on road parking nearby

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