Steel Cotton Rail Trail: New Mills to Strines | 2 Miles
The Steel Cotton Rail Trail is full of surprises, and this stretch from New Mills to Strines shows off its greener side. Leaving behind the mill town of New Mills, the path soon leads you into peaceful countryside, with nature reserves and riverside views that feel a world away from the urban buzz.
Walk Highlights
Mousley Bottom Nature Reserve
Tucked away right by New Mills, this little reserve is a haven for wildlife. Look out for wildflowers in summer, or kingfishers darting along the river if you’re lucky.
countryside views
Once you’ve left the town behind, the trail opens up into rolling farmland and wooded valleys. It’s a gentler section of the trail but one that really lets you slow down and enjoy the scenery.
fox inn
A quaint old pub, perfect for a stop off.
Steel Cotton Rail Trail: New Mills to Strines
Walk Details: New Mills to Strines Leaflet
Walk Map (Opens in OS Maps): Steel Cotton Rail Trail: New Mills to Strines Hike
Parking: A small layby just down the hill from New Mills Central train station Station Rd, New Mills, High Peak SK22 3JB (W3W:///giraffes.breezes.submerged). The road is very narrow, and quite potholey. It cost £4 all day.
Dogs: Allowed, but must be on a short lead during nesting season and around livestock.
Facilities: There are further public toilets in High Lea Park, New Mills.
Walk Time: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: ▲
Distance: 2.24 miles (3.6km)
Elevation: 325ft (99m)
Trig Points Bagged: None
Peak District Peaks Bagged: None
Peak District Ethels Bagged: None
Check out the full trail at Steel Cotton Rail Trail
