Welcome to Birch Vale

Birch Vale is a small village located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

One of the main attractions in Birch Vale is the Sett Valley Trail, a 2.5-mile walking and cycling path that runs from New Mills to Hayfield. The trail follows the route of the former railway line that once connected Manchester to Sheffield and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The trail is popular with families and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Birch Vale is also home to several historic buildings, including the Birch Vale Chapel, which dates back to the 19th century. The chapel is a Grade II listed building and is still in use today. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink. Overall, Birch Vale is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of the Peak District.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hayfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Stefan Papadopoulos	Swallow House Lane Hayfield High Peak Derbyshire SK22 2HB 01663742357 School Website
Thornsett Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Parry	Aspenshaw Road Birch Vale High Peak Derbyshire SK22 1AT 01663744391 School Website
St George's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Kilford	Church Lane New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4NP 1663743222 School Website
New Mills School And Sixth Form Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Watts	Church Lane New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4NR 01663743284 School Website
New Mills Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Carol Taylor	Meadow Street New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4AY 01663744453 School Website
New Mills Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Miss Claire Inman	Sett Close New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4AQ 01663745098 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Chapman	Longlands Road New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 3BL 1663742412 School Website
Newtown Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Ashley Parry	Buxton Road New Mills New Mills Derbyshire SK22 3JS 01663744358 School Website
Furness Vale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Parry	Buxton Road Furness Vale High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7PQ 01663744103 School Website
Hague Bar Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Mccurdy	Lower Hague New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 3AP 1663762203 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
New Mills Central Station Road, New Mills, Greater Manchester, SK22 3JB 1.82 Miles

New Mills Newtown Albion Road, New Mills, Cheshire, SK22 3JP 2.14 Miles

Furness Vale Station Road, Furness Vale, Cheshire, SK12 7QA 2.20 Miles

Strines Station Road, Strines, Derbyshire, SK22 3AY 2.36 Miles

Chinley Station Road, Chinley, Derbyshire, SK23 6AR 2.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Minibus Rentals 01663 740880 69 New Mills Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2EX 0.59 Miles
Grabba Cab 01663 740880 69 New Mills Rd, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2EX 0.59 Miles
New Mills Cabs 01663 746606 12 Bowden Crescent, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4LN 1.26 Miles
Kinder Cars 01663 743333 54 Arden Street, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NS 1.65 Miles
Disley Private Hire 01663 765279 47 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 2DZ 3.16 Miles
Taxi Accountancy 01224 536194 7 Stoneheads Rise, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7RU 3.39 Miles
Pats Private Hire 01298 812388 1 Frood Close, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0JS 4.21 Miles
Al's Private Hire 01298 815345 32 Horse Fair Avenue, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9SQ 4.25 Miles
Peak Private Hire 07899 938396 32 Horse Fair Avenue, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9SQ 4.25 Miles
Ian's Hire 01298 814863 15 Crossings Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9RZ 4.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oven Hill Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spinner Bottom Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swallow House Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Mills Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornsett D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayfield Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glossop Road Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Hill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laneside Road Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ollersett Ave D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinder Road Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Mill Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hayfield Surgery	15-17 New Mills Road Hayfield High Peak Derbyshire SK22 2JG
The Old Bank Surgery	Market Street Hayfield High Peak Derbyshire SK22 2EP
Sett Valley Medical Centre 01663 743483	Sett Valley Medical Ctre Hyde Bank Road, New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4BP
Arden House Medical Practice 01663 745266	Arden House Med. Practice Sett Close, New Mills High Peak SK22 4AQ
Hayfield Gpwsi Service, 0844 4994470	New Mills Gpwsi Service Sett Close, New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4AQ

Local Stores

New Mills
Church Road
New Mills
Derbyshire
SK22 4NG
01663 741301
Store Website
1.67 miles

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SPAR Buxton High Lane
Buxton Road
High Lane
Stockport
SK6 8DR
01663766645
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet New Mills
2 Hibbert Street New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 3JJ 01663 745294 new.mills@medivet.co.uk Website 2.08 miles
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Wright &Amp; Morten Veterinary Group
Block B, Ringside Industrial Estate Whaley Bridge High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7PD whaleybridge@wmvets.co.uk Website 2.78 miles


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Knox &Amp; Devlin Veterinary Surgeons
10 Bridge Street Whaley Bridge High Peak Derbyshire SK23 7LR 01663 732692 info.knoxdevlin@cvsvets.com Website 3.43 miles
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Marple Veterinary Centre
2 Hibbert Lane Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 7NL 0161 427 3035 marplevetcentre@hotmail.co.uk 4.27 miles
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Victoria Vets
Thornbrook Road Chapel-En-Le-Frith High Peak Derbyshire SK23 0LX 01298 812066 enquiries@victoriavets.co.uk Website 4.45 miles
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Victoria Vets
25 Victoria Street Glossop Derbyshire SK13 8HT 01457 852367 enquiries@victoriavets.co.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Goyt Valley
A Circular Route Following The River Goyt As It Meanders Through The Valley To Fernilee Reservoir. SK23 7JX 4.26 miles The Lay-By Is Located About 6.5 Miles North Up The A5004 From Buxton

Etherow Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Etherow Country Park. Etherow Country Park Is Located In A Village Called Compstall; Between Marple And Romiley All Situated In Stockport, Greater Manchester. SK6 5JD 4.39 miles Nearest Major Road Is B6104. Turn Onto George Street In Compstall, Signposted Etherow Country Park And Local Nature Reserve. Take The Next Right Into The Car Park.

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Fernilee Reservoir
Fernilee Reservoir Supplies Drinking Water To Stockport And The Surrounding Areas. It Was The First Of Two Reservoirs To Be Built In The Goyt Valley, The Other Being Errwood Reservoir. SK23 7HB 5.25 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Road On The Right, Just Before A Bend Reaching Toward Errwood Reservoir.

Werneth Low Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Werneth Low Country Park. The Country Park Extends For 80 Hectares (200 Acres) Across The Northern And Western Slopes Of Werneth Low. Only 9.5 Miles From The City Centre Of Manchester, The Area Is Both A Haven For Wildlife And An Area Where Visitors Can Find Peace And Relaxation. The Park's Location Provides Panoramic Views Across Manchester And Beyond To Liverpool. The Dark Blue Silhouette Of The Welsh Mountains Can Often Be Seen On Clear Days, As Can The Pennine Hills Close By. SK14 5LR 5.73 miles Nearest Major Road Is M67. From M67, Junction 3, Turn Left Onto Clarke Way. Follow Signs For Stockport Through Hyde Town Centre. At Market Street Junction With Dawson Road Follow Brown And White Signs To The Lower Higham Visitor Centre.

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Longdendale Trail
Pingott Ln Lancashire 5.76 miles Postcode Sk13 1Ah (Approx. Location Only)

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Cats Tor
Cats Tor Is To The West Of The Goyt Valley. The Walk Starts From The High Pym Chair Car Park, Which Helps Make The Walk To The Summit Easy And Manageable. The Views On A Clear Day From The Summit Are Great, Making This A Worthwhile Walk To Complete. SK23 7RF 5.82 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. After Passing By The Reservoir, Take The Right Turn To Head Uphill Toward Pym Chair Car Park.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.6°C	7.8°C	8.4°C	8.2°C	6.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	8.4°C	8.1°C	5.9°C	2.8°C	2°C

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