Queen's Bridge – Torrs Hydro, New Mills loop from New Mills

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Queen's Bridge – Torrs Hydro, New Mills loop from New Mills

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Queen's Bridge – Torrs Hydro, New Mills loop from New Mills

01:32

5.82km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

Pott Bridge Cottage Llamas

Highlight • Settlement

Pott Bridge Cottage, great accommodation and the farm is home to Llamas.

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2.47 km

Queen's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Queen's bridge spans over the River Goyt. It's an important part of the town's industrial heritage, specifically the cotton mills and textile industry in the 19th century.

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2.56 km

Torrs Hydro, New Mills

Highlight • Structure

If you're after giving your phone a quick charge, you're outta luck - there's no USB socket ;-)

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2.63 km

Torrs Riverside Park and the Millennium Walkway

Highlight • Historical Site

Visiting Torrs Riverside Park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage.
Explore the Millennium Walkway:
This impressive structure is a must-see. Suspended above the gorge, it provides …

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2.65 km

Torr Mill ruins and chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

Torr Mill: Owned by the Schofield family, this mill was constructed in 1794. Originally five stories tall, it burned down in 1912. The Community Hydro Scheme turbine now uses its …

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2.80 km

Rock Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Rock/Cawthcher Mill: Built in 1794, this mill was initially a cotton mill and later a printworks. It burned down but was rebuilt. Only a small part of the walls remain

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3.01 km

Rock Mill Centre

Highlight • Structure

Rock Mill Centre is open to the public Thursday to Sunday. Specifically open from 10am to 4pm.
The centre is a valuable community and visitor hub, providing information including walking …

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3.79 km