Directions to Archie
Local people all know where to go, but now we are seeing people from all over
coming to see us, here are some directions.
The Torrs Riverside Park where Archie our Archimean screw lives is under the
town so it's not obvious.
By Rail
New Mills has two stations, New Mills Newtown and New Mills Central. New Mills
Central is on the Manchester/Sheffield line and is the closest. From New
Mills Central station go down the hill walking on the road. At the bottom of
the hill when you can see the river on your left turn left and double back onto
the footpath. This path will take you over the Millennium Walkway, which is a
fantastic site in its own right. Following the path, with the river on your
right, under the tall arched bridge (Union Road Bridge) and Archie (the hydro
scheme) is in front of you set in the ruins of the Torr Mill.
From New Mills Newtown, walk down the hill (Albion Road). Pass the Swizzles
factory that makes all those lovely sticky sweets. At the traffic lights turn
left going up a hill (Union Road). The scheme can be seen from the Union Road
bridge so you might like to cross the road (to the right as you go up the hill)
and look over the bridge. To get to Archie, stay on the left side of the road
and turn left into Hurst Lea Road (passed the police station) walk to the end
(goes from a track to a path). You'll have a pub and Rock Garage in front of
you. Turn right and double back down the track and you'll soon find Archie.
By Bus
Get off at New Mills Bus Station (on the mini roundabout). Behind the bus
station (away from the roundabout) is the Heritage Centre (on your left). You
must go into it, either now or before you leave. Follow the path down the hill.
The steps are sloped and many in number, but they are worst coming up. At the
bottom of the steps turn left, under the Union Road Bridge and you'll see
Archie.
By Car
If you arrive on the A6, there is one set of traffic lights that are sign posted
"New Mills". Turn down them (Albion Road). go down the hill to the traffic
lights. Left left (Union Road). Up the hill (you cross Union Road Bridge) to a
mini roundabout. The New Mills Bus Station is off this roundabout and the
Heritage Centre is behind it. Turn right at the mini-roundabout (Market Street)
and immediate right (Rock Street). Torr Top car park is in front of you. From
the Torr Top car park is a cobbled track down towards the river (on the left if
you are looking at the road). Go down this track and then turn right to follow
the River Sett. You'll find Archie!
If you coming from Hayfield you'll need to turn right at the lights (just after
the Cooperative Food store on the left). If you are coming from Marple, you
arrive at the mini roundabout with the bus station on your right.
If you have read all of these directions you'll see that there are many ways
to Archie
Contact Details
Contact us by e-mail for more details on our ground breaking project.
Registered Office:
Torrs Hydro New Mills Ltd
90 Market Street
New Mills
High Peak
SK22 4AA
01663 898070
Water Power Enterprises (h2oPE),
the developers, can be contacted via
www.h2ope.org.uk
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