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Walk Description:

New Mills Boundary Walk 4 (Birch Vale)

The New Mills Boundary is approximately 18 miles in circumference, the aim of these walkls is to complete the Boundary over a series of walks.Taking in a mixture of Woods, Riverside, Canals, Country Roads and fine views of the surrounding areas too.

Meeting on the corner of Moorlands Road, Birch Vale we have a steady ascent on to the moorland behind Chinley Churn with fabulous views of the area, we then start to head towards the softer side of the moorland passing through several farms along Bridleways as we make our way back to the start.

There is on road parking near the start and there's usually space on Station Road. But no public car parks. Please make sure there are no restrictions where you park your car. The start is on the corner of a private road.No toilets available.  

Approx 6.5km  Gear 1 (maybe 2) 228m ascent overall, please allow 2hours for the walk. 

Below is where we are meeting to start our walk.

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Tips to help get the most out of your walk:

1  Suitable clothing and footwear - layers are best

2  A small rucksac 

3  Light refreshments (water, fruit juice, etc)

4 Mobile phone is useful for any last minute changes

5 Walk Leaders mobile number 0718314966

6 Please contact me if you need to hire poles, £1 payable on the day of the walk 

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice. To see the full policy click HERE    

Location Notes:

There is on road parking near the start and there's usually space on Station Road. But no public car parks. Please make sure there are no restrictions where you park your car. The start is on the corner of a private road. No toilets available.