Sett Valley Trail

The Sett Valley Trail is a 2.5 mile recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking New Mills and Hayfield.

It follows a former railway line through outstanding countryside and forms part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail between Hayfield and Birch Vale. 

At New Mills there is access from the Sett Valley Trail to the dramatic Torrs Riverside Park and to Mousley Bottom via the Millennium Walkway.

You can access the Torrs Riverside Park in New Mills, Mousley Bottom via the Millennium Walkway and New Mills Heritage Centre, via the Torrs.
                       
There is access for all trail, however the trail in New Mills has some steep steps and slopes as does the Torrs    Riverside Park.

The trail is unsuitable for horse riders or cyclists West of St George’s Road, New Mills.