Walks you can reach from New Mills Central by train
Derbyshire · East Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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Chinley Station to Hope Station (Derbyshire)
7m direct from New Mills Central.
Tough: steep ascents. 17km. 5h.
Panoramic views.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Hope Station to Edale Station (Derbyshire)
15m direct from New Mills Central.
14km.
Commanding views from the top. Rough stone steps. The Great Ridge forms the divide between the limestone White Peak and the peaty gritstone Dark Peak. An ancient culture built a hillfort on Mam Tor. Rough stone steps; busy road at the pass; cattle grid.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Edale Station Circular via Mam Tor and the Great Ridge (Derbyshire)
15m direct from New Mills Central.
12km.
Some of the most spectacular views in the Peak District. Footpaths, farm trails, gritstone ridge, hill trails, and country lanes. Detailed route map, photographs and route preview video available. Challenging in places.
Documented by Let's Go Peak District — download GPX route
Bamford Station to Edale Station (Derbyshire)
15m direct from New Mills Central.
20km. 6h30.
Steep ascent to heathery ridge, exposed moorland, gritstone escarpments, upland peat bog, and scenic ridgeline with panoramic valley views. Steep ascents and descents.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hope Station Circular via Hope Cross (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
9km.
The most magnificent views of the Hope Valley, the Edale Valley and even into the Derwent Valley. Hill trails over moorland and an old Roman road. Detailed route map, photographs and route preview video available.
Documented by Let's Go Peak District — download GPX route
Hope Station to Hathersage Station (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
27km. 7h.
Limestone and gritstone uplands, pastures with panoramic views, landslip area, dry limestone gorge, collapsed cave dale, upland moor, and scenic river descent. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hope Station to Bamford Station (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
Limestone and gritstone uplands, pastures with panoramic views, landslip area, dry limestone gorge, collapsed cave dale, upland moor, and descent to Bamford. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Hope to Hathersage or Bamford – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Bamford Station to Grindleford Station (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
17km.
Spectacular gritstone Stanage Edge. Gritstone edges including Stanage Edge and Burbage Edge, moorland, woodland, and riverside paths. Gritstone edges carved by ice age glaciers; historically used for millstone quarrying. Pride and Prejudice film location. Hard terrain; rocky gritstone boulders to traverse.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Bamford Station Circular via Ladybower Reservoir (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
6km.
Village lanes, surfaced trail, dam top, and quiet country lanes. Detailed route map, photographs and route preview video available.
Documented by Let's Go Peak District — download GPX route
Hathersage Station to Bamford Station (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
25km. 6h30.
Gritstone edges, open moorland, pastures with views, ancient oak woods, plantation woods, reservoir shore, and Hope Valley. Steep descents.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Sheffield Station to Bamford Station (Yorkshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
25km. 6h30.
Urban streets, landscaped Victorian cemetery, municipal parkland, narrow wooded valley, open moorland, rugged gritstone edges, and a scenic descent into lush valley. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hathersage Station Circular via Stanage Edge (Derbyshire)
30m direct from New Mills Central.
9km.
Truly awe-inspiring views along the Hope Valley from the top. Village streets, footpaths up to gritstone edges, and country lanes. Detailed route map, photographs and route preview video available.