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Millennium Walkway

Hidden Gem

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Riverside, Valley, Cliffs

Walking, Photography

Summer

Peter Turner / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Millennium Walkway is a cantilevered steel walkway suspended above the River Goyt in the Torrs gorge, deep below the centre of New Mills in Derbyshire. It carries a footpath across a stretch of gorge that could not be passed before, bolted in part to the sheer stone wall of the railway above, wi...

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

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1 day, 5 overnight

Hare & Hounds, Wildboarclough​, Disley Village Bakery​, Ikram Indian Takeaway

New Mills Retreat, The Cosy Romantic, Whaley Bridge Home

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Millennium Walkway?
Derbyshire's dramatic Peak District border region houses this cliffside structure. Walkers discover the path spanning across Torrs Gorge near a town centre.

What type of place is Millennium Walkway?
Millennium Walkway is an elevated pedestrian footbridge in the Torrs Gorge in Derbyshire.

When is the best time to visit Millennium Walkway?
Summer brings the warmest weather for a proper walk along the riverbed. Clear sunny days during these months allow you to appreciate the light hitting the chasm walls.

What can you do at Millennium Walkway?
Strolling along the elevated platform lets you explore the historic industrial ruins inside the gorge. Photography enthusiasts can capture the impressive engineering where steel stilts rise directly from the water.

How long should I spend at Millennium Walkway?
An hour allows enough time to complete the short riverside trail and take plenty of photographs. Anyone wanting to tackle the longer Midshires Way should budget for a half-day trip.

Where do I park at Millennium Walkway?
Six spaces are available for vehicles nearby, offering one day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Millennium Walkway?
Hare & Hounds, Wildboarclough, Disley Village Bakery, and Ikram Indian Takeaway provide three choices for a meal close to the walk. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Millennium Walkway?
New Mills Retreat, The Cosy Romantic, and Whaley Bridge Home offer three options for an overnight stay in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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