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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 Hayfield Bus station we head to Bowden Bridge, Peep-O-Day,  Higher Hills Cottage, Ollersett Moor, and The Sett Valley Trail; returning to Hayfield.

 

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
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. 

It is good practice to have spare warm clothing, a hot drink and extra food. 

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 00217 85202
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
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Meeting time:
9:50 am

Meet at New Mills Coop for the 10.03 61 Bus to Hayfield, arrives Hayfield 10.13

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 03597 86911
Nearest postcode:
SK22 2ES
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Start time:
10:20 am

10.20 at Hayfield Bus station, (for the 10.03 No 61 Bus from across the road from New Mills Coop ); there is also a pay and display carpark adjacent. Those going direct to the start to please contact the leader in case of 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