Talk and walk around New Mills

Most of the modern parish of New Mills was formerly within the royal forest of the Peak. A corn mill was built before 1391 and was called the New Mill. By the 17th century a small village had grown up in the vicinity of the corn mill and took the name New Mill. The settlement expanded in the late 18th century when water powered cotton mills were built and the name became New Mills. Most of the early mills were sited near the river Goyt and its tributary, the Sett. Here there is a dramatic natural gorge, once a busy industrial area, and now a spectacular feature of the modern town.

Meet at the entrance of New Mills Library, Hall Street SK22 4AR for an introductory talk by Roger Bryant followed by a guided walking tour by Mike Daniels. The terrain is moderately steep in places.

There is a car park in front of the Town Hall. Also the Torr Top car park (SK22 4BS) plus some street parking in Hall Street.