Welcome to New Mills

New Mills is a small town located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Goyt and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Peak District National Park. New Mills is known for its rich industrial heritage, which is evident in the many mills and factories that still stand in the town today. The town has a population of around 12,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning scenery and learn about the town's history.

One of the most popular attractions in New Mills is the Torrs Riverside Park, which is located in the heart of the town. The park is home to a series of cascading waterfalls and is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and wildlife spotting. The park is also home to the Torrs Hydro, which is a community-owned hydroelectric power station that generates electricity from the power of the River Goyt. The station is open to visitors and offers guided tours, allowing visitors to learn about the history of the station and how it works.

New Mills is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed New Mills Heritage Centre. The centre is housed in a former cotton mill and tells the story of the town's industrial past. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the history of the cotton industry in the town, as well as the lives of the workers who worked in the mills. Other historic buildings in the town include the Torrs Hotel, which dates back to the 18th century, and the St. George's Church, which was built in the 19th century and is known for its stunning stained glass windows.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Disley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jake Nicklin	Disley Primary School Dane Bank Drive Disley Stockport Cheshire SK12 2BD 1663797332 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
New Mills Central Station Road, New Mills, Greater Manchester, SK22 3JB 0.10 Miles

New Mills Newtown Albion Road, New Mills, Cheshire, SK22 3JP 0.45 Miles

Strines Station Road, Strines, Derbyshire, SK22 3AY 1.07 Miles

Furness Vale Station Road, Furness Vale, Cheshire, SK12 7QA 1.28 Miles

Disley Buxton Road West, Disley, Cheshire, SK12 2AE 1.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kinder Cars 01663 743333 54 Arden Street, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NS 0.16 Miles
New Mills Cabs 01663 746606 12 Bowden Crescent, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4LN 0.48 Miles
Disley Private Hire 01663 765279 47 Buxton Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 2DZ 1.47 Miles
Minibus Rentals 01663 740880 69 New Mills Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2EX 2.23 Miles
Grabba Cab 01663 740880 69 New Mills Rd, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2EX 2.23 Miles
Taxi Accountancy 01224 536194 7 Stoneheads Rise, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7RU 2.36 Miles
G And E Travel Minibus Hire 07717 496778 2 Red Row, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 6ND 3.91 Miles
Ian's Hire 01298 814863 15 Crossings Road, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9RZ 4.34 Miles
Al's Private Hire 01298 815345 32 Horse Fair Avenue, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9SQ 4.38 Miles
Peak Private Hire 07899 938396 32 Horse Fair Avenue, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9SQ 4.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hayfield Gpwsi Service, 0844 4994470	New Mills Gpwsi Service Sett Close, New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4AQ
Arden House Medical Practice 01663 745266	Arden House Med. Practice Sett Close, New Mills High Peak SK22 4AQ
Sett Valley Medical Centre 01663 743483	Sett Valley Medical Ctre Hyde Bank Road, New Mills High Peak Derbyshire SK22 4BP
The Schoolhouse Surgery	2 Buxton Old Road Disley Stockport SK12 2BB
Hayfield Surgery	15-17 New Mills Road Hayfield High Peak Derbyshire SK22 2JG

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Buxton High Lane
Buxton Road
High Lane
Stockport
SK6 8DR
01663766645
Store Website
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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 0.42 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 1.95 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 2.59 miles
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Vetcare @ Home
The Village Green High Lane Stockport Manchester SK6 8DR Website 3.04 miles

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Marple Veterinary Centre
2 Hibbert Lane Marple Stockport Cheshire SK6 7NL 0161 427 3035 marplevetcentre@hotmail.co.uk 3.26 miles
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Romiley Veterinary Clinic
12 Cherry Tree Lane Romiley Stockport Cheshire SK6 4ER 0161 427 1955 romileyvets@yahoo.co.uk 4.50 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 3.36 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 4.02 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 4.49 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.

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 4.61 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.

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 5.60 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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Wildmoorstone Valley
This Walk, Through The Wildmoorstone Valley, Includes Part Of The Old Cromford & High Peak Railway Line. The Walk Follows The Old Track Bed To The Now Closed Burbage Tunnel. The Return Part Of The Walk Will Take You Down Into The Valley. SK17 6GJ 6.24 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 Left Of This Road, Beside A Body Of Water.

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