A walk, then a pint: finishing a Peak District day in Furness Vale

Our New Mills bar is in Furness Vale, in the Goyt Valley between New Mills and Whaley Bridge, right on the edge of the Peak District. It’s a lovely part of the world to walk in, and there are few better ways to end a day outside than a pint with your boots off. Here are a few ideas.

The canal towpath

The Peak Forest Canal runs through Furness Vale, and its towpath is about as easy as walking gets: flat, with the hills on either side. Head one way towards Whaley Bridge or the other towards New Mills, and come back the same way. It’s a good choice for families, older dogs and anyone after a gentle stroll.

The Torrs in New Mills

A short way down the valley, the River Goyt and the River Sett meet in a deep gorge below the town of New Mills. The Torrs Riverside Park is full of old mill ruins, and the Millennium Walkway hangs over the river on the side of the gorge. It’s one of the most unusual short walks in the area.

Up into the hills

For something with more climbing, the hills above the valley give long views across the High Peak. Plan your route with a proper map, check the weather, and remember that it can turn quickly up there, whatever it’s doing in the valley.

A few tips for the walk

• Getting here. We have free parking, so you can leave the car with us. Furness Vale also has its own railway station.
• Dogs. Keep them on a lead near livestock and on the canal towpath, where there are bikes and boats. They’re welcome in the bar afterwards.
• Timing. Check our opening hours before you set off, so the pub is open when you finish. We’re closed on Mondays.
• Muddy boots. A spare pair of shoes in the car makes the end of the walk a lot more comfortable.

Whichever way you go, there’s a seat, a free Wi-Fi connection for checking the photos and a pint from £1.85 waiting at the end of it.