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Manchester Weekend Walkers Group

Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.

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

Train based walk

Leader: John Ireland (meeting at walk start)

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at New Mills Central station.

Transport to Walk Start: 18:18 train from Manchester Piccadilly

Suggested Ticket: New Mills Central Anytime Day Return £13.50. Buying 2 singles may be cheaper if your know which train you are returning on.

Walk Start: New Mills Central Railway Station at 19:00

Waypoints: Millenium Walkway, River Goyt, Peak Forest Canal, Goytside Meadows

Return Services: 21:34, 22:02, 22:26, 23:18 and 23:35

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train, No toilets at walk start. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Thursday 10 July 2025
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

An evening walk taking in all the sights of New Mills, including the Millenium Walkway, the Torrs, and the Llamas!!

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99722 85314
Nearest postcode:
SK22 3JB
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goodness.civic.intervene
Start time:
7:00 pm

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