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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 as this provides your contact details should there be a late change or cancellation. It would also be appreciated if you would let the leader know if you decide not to come to save the group waiting for you. 

The walk starts from the Whaley Bridge Wharf Car Park and will proceed through the Memorial Park to follow the Goyt  Valley, crossing the Fernilee dam and continuing alongside the Fernilee and Erwood reservoirs taking the riverside walk to Goyt's Moss where we will leave the valley behind to ascend gently up Berry Clough before descending into Buxton passing through the Pavillion Gardens  past the Crescent to finish at the bus stops by Spring Gardens. 

Here we will be a choice of buses, one via Long Hill to take us back to the start. 

Expect good views back down the valley and over the moorland.

Sunday, 16 July 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
linear

At this time of year be sure to bring plenty to drink, and being the Peak District your waterproofs.

Please bring valid bus pass if you have one for free bus trip

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01240 81552
Nearest postcode:
SK23 7LX
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Start time:
9:30 am

Whaley Bridge Car Park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 06113 73382
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6QQ
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 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