Walking

New Mills offers the walker a delightful experience, whatever kind of walk you may be seeking.  From short easy walks to day long hikes, or even long distance paths, New Mills has them all.

Built above the sandstone gorge known as The Torrs, which forms the confluence of the Rivers Sett and Goyt, development of the town from the original corn mill to the present day can be traced through from the industrial heritage of coal and cotton up to the modern day and the Torrs Hydro Archimedes Screw is one of the earliest community-owned hydro schemes.  The influence of the rivers can be seen in the plethora of bridges that span them, from the small footbridges that allowed workers to make their way to their employment to the renowned and stunning Millennium Walkway which completed the Goyt Way and the Midshires Way long distance path.

The gorge, the rivers, the canal and the surrounding moors and hills allow the walker to experience varied landscapes, helped along their way by approximately 200 footpaths.

Access to New Mills is no problem either.  With two railway stations complimented by an array of bus services and sited just off the A6, New Mills is nearer than you might think.

New Mills is rightly proud of being a member of the Walkers are Welcome Network of towns and villages and looks forward to seeing you soon. The aims of Walkers are Welcome are:

  • to be an attractive destination for walkers with top quality information on local walks
  • to offer local people and visitors excellent walking opportunities within their areas
  • to ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained, improved and well signposted
  • to contribute to local tourism plans and regeneration strategies
  • to promote the health benefits of walking and increase participation
  • to encourage the use of public transport.

For more information about our organisation, about walks in New Mills and more, see our website at http://nmwaw.org.uk or find us on Facebook.

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