Bolton Ramblers Group
Welcome to the Bolton Ramblers' Group website.

The group is part of the Manchester and High Peak Area of the Ramblers' Association. The whole area includes many regions of excellent, scenic walking country and is also within easy access of the Peak District, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

Currently we have about 550 members and new members are always welcome. Those new to walking should visit the 'New to Walking' Page.

What do we do?


Organise a variety of walks.

We have a varied programme of walks. Coach Rambles are organised for the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month, click on the Walks button to get details. Shorter walks using the wealth of footpaths in the Bolton area are organised on the second Sunday of each month. These shorter walks are almost always accessible by public transport and provide a great way to get into walking as well as exploring the countryside in and around Bolton.

This season we are trying a new venture in conjunction with the Holiday Fellowship. This is a series of 3 midweek walks. For Details click on the link to the Douglas Way

Local Footpath work

Our Footpath Liaison officer, Jackie works with the Bolton MBC to scutinize all planning applicattions in which there are issues with the local Rights of Way. The Ramblers Association is committed to keeping these open, and in good condition


The Ramblers' Association.

The RA campaigns on our behalf on all issues of interest to walkers. To get more detailed information about the work they do,visit their website by clicking on the logo in the top left hand corner. You will find a wealth of interesting information.



The Bolton Group is part of the Ramblers' Association, a company limited by guarantee, Registration Number T 4458492. Registered charity Number 1093577

Local Footpath Walk
Work in Progress
Walks Information
Saturday Coach Rambles
Sunday Coach Rambles
Local Footpath Walks
New to walking
Douglas Way