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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.

From Pym Chair Car park the walk heads for Thursbitch, crossing Shining Tor returning via Foxlow Edge. The walk includes a number of inclines with spectacular views over Derbyshire and Cheshire

 

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
430m / 1411ft
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 00214 85198
Nearest postcode:
SK22 4NG
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99446 76780
Nearest postcode:
SK10 5XL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Pym Chair car park, "Side End Lane" above Windgather Rocks, from Kettleshulme. Those going direct to the start to please advise the leader in case there are 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