High Peak Walks

The central area of High Peak has so much to explore from award-winning parks to canal basins and dramatic river-side walks, historic market places and industrial mill heritage all capped by stunning views of the Peak District landscape.

To encourage people to visit and explore these places on foot, three walking leaflets have been developed.

Each leaflet includes routes and points of interest along them in Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills and Whaley Bridge and is supported by interpretation panels at key locations in each town.

Buxton Walks

Brown Edge Circular Walk (PDF, 25 KB)
Burbage Edge Circular Walk (PDF, 36 KB)
Buxton Heritage Trail (PDF, 149 KB)
Corbar Cross (PDF, 311 KB)
Lightwood Old Reservoir (PDF, 259 KB)
Solomons Temple Circular Walk (PDF, 170 KB)
Woo Dale Circular Walk (PDF, 763 KB)

Chapel-en-le-Frith Walks

Walks around Chapel-en-le-Frith (PDF, 14 MB)
Bradshaw Hall Walk (PDF, 1 MB)
Eccles House Walk (PDF, 1 MB)
Five Halls Walk (PDF, 538 KB)
Martinside Walk (PDF, 1 MB)
Ridge Hall Walk (PDF, 2 MB)
Wash Walk (PDF, 1 MB)

New Mills Walks

Walks around New Mills (PDF, 7 MB)
Goytside Meadows Walk and Historic New Mills Walk (PDF, 2 MB)
Edith Nesbit Literary Trail (PDF, 2 MB)
Churches of New Mills Walk and Torrs Access (PDF, 2 MB)

Whaley Bridge Walks

Whaley Bridge Town Trail, Memorial Park Walks, Whaley Bridge Walk (PDF, 5 MB)
Furness Vale Walk and Ringstones Round (PDF, 5 MB)

High Peak Borough Council has taken care to ensure that the information regarding the suggested walking routes included or referred to on this website is accurate and up to date.   However, this cannot be guaranteed and as such, anyone who wishes to participate in any of the suggested walks, must do so entirely at his/her own risk.   You are responsible for your own safety and where necessary, appropriate equipment should be taken, including a map and compass and knowledge of how to use them, and water and food.  Appropriate clothing and footwear should also be worn.  If you find any issues whilst out on a walk with a public right of way please report them to Derbyshire County Council here https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/access/rights-of-way/rights-of-way.aspx.