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Overview

A fairly easy walk but with a longish ascent and descent towards the end.

The walk goes from Romiley to Marple along the Peak Forest canal over the Marple aqueduct and via the 16 locks to join the Macclesfield canal at Marple marina. We follow the Macclesfield canal to a cafe for lunch and loos then up the hill into Lyme Park past the House to New Mills. There is some rough ground on the descent into New Mills.

 

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:14 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
381m / 1250ft
Type:
linear

09.14 train from Sheffield to Romiley with a day return ticket. (Wayfarer not available). We should make the 16.15 train to Sheffield.

No dogs please.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 35835 86910
Nearest postcode:
S1 2BP
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Meeting time:
9:14 am

Sheffield Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 94181 90802
Nearest postcode:
SK6 4BL
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Start time:
10:15 am

Romiley Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 99698 85347
Nearest postcode:
SK22 3JB
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Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm

New Mills Central 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