new mills group logo

High Peak

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. 

Route is from Strines Station to Marple Station via an ascent up to Brookbottom and Mellor Moor and descent via Mellor, the Roman Lakes and Peak Forest Canal. Refreshments maybe available but not guarenteed!

Saturday, 28 October 2023
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
340m / 1115ft
Type:
linear

This is a stage 6 of the GM Ringway long-distance route with a mix of canalside, moorland and valley scenery with stunning Peak District views. 

Also see  https://www. gmringway.org

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97901 86460
Nearest postcode:
SK22 3AL
what3words:
loudness.excusing.alienated
Start time:
9:50 am

Strines Railway Station. Accessible by trains from Manchester, Marple or New Mills Central. [eg 09.43 a.m. from Marple and 09.34 a.m. from New Mills Central] Buses run to Strines from Stockport, Marple and New Mills. Small car park at Strines rail station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 96307 89354
Nearest postcode:
SK6 7DA
what3words:
discusses.half.revolts
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Marple Railway Station

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