Ward in High Peak, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.365, -1.987 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 00 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01663 (New Mills) |
New Mills East sits on the western edge of High Peak in Derbyshire, rubbing up against the fringes of the Peak District. The ward is shaped by steep valley sides and the dramatic Torrs gorge carved by the River Goyt, giving it a mix of wooded slopes, riverside paths and compact residential streets.
There’s a strong industrial heritage here, visible in surviving textile buildings such as Torr Vale Mill, alongside a busy town centre with independent shops and community groups. Its position close to rail links for Manchester and Buxton makes it popular with commuters, while walkers and visitors come for riverside walks, local events and the small-scale regeneration projects that keep the area socially active.
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