Local Footpath Walks
These walks enable you to explore the network of footpaths around  Bolton. Each walk, unless specified, is about 4-5 miles in length. Details of the start point together with the relevant bus route are given with each walk. Information about any of these walks can be obtained by phoning 01204 692458 (Evenings only)

Note that buses leave from Bolton Bus Station, times can be checked by phoning 0161 228 781



To mark the tenth Anniversary of planning the Footpath Walks, this winter we shall be redoing some of the walks first done ten years ago, as usual in as many different areas of Bolton as possible
12th October
In and out of Bolton (7) Dimple
Meet at: Barocco's, Jn Cox Green Road/Blackburn Road
2.00pm.
Bus 539
9th November
Skirting Scot Lane End
Meet at: Ramada Jarvis Hotel A6 (lay-by) Bottom end of Blackrod at 2.00pm
Bus 575 to Scot Lane End and walk to A6
28th Decmber Festival of Winter Walking:
From One Brook to Another
Meet at: Bromley Cross station at 2.00 pm
.
Bus 539
11th January From Bottom o’ th’ Moor to t’ Top
Meet at: Jolly Crofters, Chorley Old Road, Horwich  at 2.00pm.
Bus 125/6
8th February Nob End to Mount Zion
Meet at: Nob End, Boscow Rd, Little Lever at 2.00pm.   
         
Bus 524 to Little Lever and walk down Mytham Rd.
8th March Packhorse Track and Roman Road
Meet at: Morrisons CP Harwood at 2.00pm
Bus 506/7

12th April
(Easter Sunday)

Pilgrimage to the Pike,
Meet at: Jolly Crofters, Chorley Old Road, Horwich at 2.00pm
.

Bus 125/6

Footpath walkers are reminded that proper footwear is essential, ie strong walking shoes, wellies or boots as parts of the walks can be stony or muddy. All distances are approximate. The walk organisers may have to vary the distance or destination on the day due to unforseen circumstances.
The Bolton Group is part of the Ramblers' Association, a company limited by guarantee, Registration Number  4458492. 
Registered charity Number 1093577
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