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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.

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. 

A walk across rolling hills and pasture from Lamaload to Rainow via Snipe House. Then returning via Hordern and Valeroyal farms, and finally skirting the western edge of the reservoir. 

 

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
410m / 1345ft
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

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00209 85198
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
what3words:
titles.liquids.void
Meeting time:
9:30 am

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97558 75371
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5XL
what3words:
intrigues.shaver.relocated
Start time:
10:10 am

Lamaload Reservoir car park off Hooleyhay Lane. The turning into the car park is easy to miss. Coming from Pym Chair, turn left at Jenkin Chapel. At Nab End take the left fork along Hooleyhey Lane towards Macclesfield Forest. As woodland appears on the right, pass a large lay-by on the right and take the right turning immediately after. There are no signs, but a white pole which might once have held a sign to the car park. Those going direct to the start to please inform the leader, with your contact details, incase 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