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Michael Podmore

Walk Description:

MIKE`S LONGER 2-3 HOUR TUESDAY WANDERER MONTHLY WALK (meet at 10.20am for a prompt 10.30am start time) - Led by Parks and Pathways Walk Leader Mike Podmore. It will be a moderate pace 2 -3 hour walk of around 5 to 8 miles from different locations taking place once a month when Mike is available. 

THIS MONTH - Exploring New Mills Circular: Torrs Riverside Park, Peak Forest canal and Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve. This is a 5.6 mile walk and is on excellent tracks/paths for the complete walk. There is one set of steps to ascend/descend and one gradual steep hill to get from the River Goyt up to the canal. The walk will take us down some steps to join a path through the woods running parallel to the River Sett. Entering Torrs Riverside Park where we pass the Torrs Hydro to join a path running alongside the River Goyt. Crossing the Torrs Millenium Walkway we join the Goyt Way which follows the River Goyt passing through Mousley Bottom wood before we cross Hague Bridge. Wooded paths then take us to join the Peak Forest canal passing through New Mills Marina to enter Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve. Passing Furness Vale Marina we leave the canal following a country road for a short distance before heading across fields back into Torrs Riverside Park and back to our start point. Public toilets are available in the Leisure Centre. It's a rucksack cafe today so please bring a snack/drink as we will stop for lunch.

Meeting point – Meet in the car park at New Mills Leisure Centre, Hyde Bank Road, High Peak, SK22 4BP, United Kingdom. Follow M60 towards Stockport. At junction 3, take the A34 exit to Cheadle/Wilmslow. Merge onto Kingsway/A34 and continue to follow A34 for approx 4 miles before staying left & merging onto Manchester Airport Eastern Link Rd/A555 via the slip road, signposted to Buxton/Bramhall/Woodford/A5102/Poynton/A5149. After approx 5 miles turn right onto A6. After approx 4 miles turn left onto Albion Rd/A6015 and continue to follow A6015. After just under a mile & after crossing the River Goyt, turn left onto Hyde Bank Rd and destination will be on the right. Park in the car park (free parking).  

What3Words - ///furnish.wacky.zinc will take you to leisure centre whereas ///older.rejoins.cuts will take you to the turning off Hyde Bank Road into the car park.  

Google Maps - search for New Mills Leisure Centre, Hyde Bank Road.  

PLEASE NOTE, you need to have your own poles to attend this walk as no poles will be available for hire.  

We may be walking on both grass and paths so make sure you’re wearing supportive walking boots or shoes/trainers with a good tread that you are happy to get dirty and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Paws will be required (on and off on different terrains).

Please remember to bring 1 - bottle of water /hot or cold drink 2 - any medications you may need 3 - a small rucksack as you`ll need both hands free at all times 4 - a mobile phone is useful for any last minute notifications. Depending on the time of year you may need sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat ( if hot) plus hat, gloves, warm clothing and a flask (if cold!). 

Please note - you can cancel online up to the evening before the walk. Unfortunately, automatic refunds are not allowed after this time. Please contact Mike directly via phone/text on 07948 646601if you need to cancel nearer to the start time so we’re not waiting for you. Likewise, please phone/text as well as using the online system if you want to book on at the last minute - we don`t want to go without you!

Location Notes:

Follow M60 towards Stockport. At junction 3, take the A34 exit to Cheadle/Wilmslow. Merge onto Kingsway/A34 and continue to follow A34 for approx 4 miles before staying left & merging onto Manchester Airport Eastern Link Rd/A555 via the slip road, signposted to Buxton/Bramhall/Woodford/A5102/Poynton/A5149. After approx 5 miles turn right onto A6. After approx 4 miles turn left onto Albion Rd/A6015 and continue to follow A6015. After just under a mile & after crossing the River Goyt, turn left onto Hyde Bank Rd and destination will be on the right. Park in the car park (free parking).