Walk leader: Lotte

Date: 07/06/2026

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10:05

End time: 16:13

Start and end point (circular walk): New Mills Central train station

Start point - What 3 Words: ///crouching.jokers.shows

Distance (in miles): 12.5

Ascent (in meters): 550

Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Black Hill, Sponds Hill

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description: 

Starting from the station at New Mills Central, we follow the canal to Furness Vale before going into the countryside. A path will bring us close to Black Hill, but there are no marked trails to the summit, so be prepared for a boggy trek uphill. We then descend back onto the path and continue westward to Sponds Hill. After reaching that summit, we go back on ourselves a little bit and cross through Lyme Park. Depending on the timing, we can have a stop at Timber Yard Café. The last bit of the route follows the canal from Disley back to New Mills.

Most of the walk should be easy going, but please bear in mind that the distance is quite long. Due to this week's rain, it can also be very muddy, so you will need to wear sturdy walking boots. Don't forget your waterproofs, either! The café is located near the end of the walk, so please bring a packed lunch.

Public transport or car sharing options: 

Outbound train: 09:14 Sheffield > 10:01 New Mills Central
Return train: 16:13 New Mills Central > 17:04 Sheffield

There is no parking at New Mills Central train station. The "Torr Top Street Car Park - HPBC" in the village tends to fill up quickly on weekends. If you're driving, please don't forget to offer lifts in the comments on Meetup.