Whaley Bridge
17 August 2025

Heading into the Dark Peak for an attractive 11 mile circular ramble from Whaley Bridge. A wide variety of scenery to enjoy. There will also be a shorter B walk as usual.
The walk begins then from Whaley Bridge and initially takes us westwards above Toddbrook Reservoir. Then across Whaley Moor with spectacular views en -route. Onwards then to Lyme Park Country Park for the main lunchtime stop, with refreshment and toilet facilities.
In the afternoon we turn eastwards across a number of paths past Bollinhurst Bridge, Rocks Farm and Redmoor Farm. Then heading north with a steady descent to Newtown. Continuing on to New Mills where there will be ample time for a mid -afternoon refreshment break
We then cross the Millennium Bridge by the river Goyt and finish with a steady walk by the Peak Forest Canal, returning to Whaley Bridge for a 6.30pm coach departure home.
New people are always welcome. There is no need to book, just try up at your nearest bust stop, listed below. The fare is £14.
Coach Departure
The coach picks up at the following points.
(With the agreement of the leader other pick-up points
on the bus route may be available).
| “Staff of Life” pub, Hack Lane | Sutton-in-Ashfield | 9.15am |
| Priestic Road, opp McDonald’s | Sutton-in-Ashfield | 9.20am |
| Eastfield Side, (Blue Bell) | Sutton-in-Ashfield | 9.22am |
| Hermitage Lane stop, Sutton Road | Mansfield | 9.25am |
| ASDA bus stop. Stockwell Gate. | Mansfield | 9.30am |

