These walks enable you to explore the network of footpaths around Bolton. Each walk, unless specified, is about 4 miles in length. Details of the start point together with the relevant bus route are given with each walk. For more information contact Malcolm at boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk.

Note that buses leave from Bolton Interchange, times can be checked by telephoning 0161 228 7811


Sun 12th April Tonge Fold, Leverhulme and Seven Acres
Meet at: Tonge Fold Health Centre, Hilton Street, parking on health centre car park, BL2 6DY at 2pm .
Bus 471/561
Walk Leader: Pauline Hughes
Sun 10th May Footpaths around Westhoughton
Meet at: St Bartholomew's Church, School St, Westhoughton, BL5 2BG at 2pm. Car park off Cricketers Way.
Bus 607/559/520
Walk Leader: Lynn Sheen
Sun 14th June Around Pennington Flash
Meet at: Leigh Sports Village car park (stadium car park) Sale Lane, Leigh, WN7 4JY at 2pm.
Bus 582 to Leigh bus station and walk, under 1 mile, to start.
Walk Leader: Debbie Adamson
Sun 12th July The Countryside around Horrocks Fold
Meet at: Wilton Arms, Belmont Road, Bolton, BL1 7BT at 2pm.
Bus 534/1/537 and walk under 1 mile to start
Walk Leader: Ken Jacobs
Sun 9th August Around the Countryside & Waters of Ainsworth
Meet at: Duke William, Well Street, Ainsworth, BL2 5SQ at 2pm.
Bus 471/511
Walk Leader: Judith Hulton
Sun 13th September Anglezarke Circular
Meet at: Eastern end of Knowsley Lane Embankment, Anglezarke Reservoir (SD622155) at 2pm.
No Bus Service
Walk Leader: Annie Turner
Sun 11th October Worthington Lakes and Leeds/Liverpool Canal
Meet at: Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, off Park Road, Adlington, PR7 4HP at 2pm .
Bus 125 to Ridgeway Arms, Bolton Rd bus stop, then3/4 mile walk to start
Walk Leader: Sue Farrell

SUNDAY AFTERNOON WALKS

These local walks are designed to introduce new walkers and those wishing to restart this enjoyable pass-time to the varied landscapes in the Bolton area. The walks are never strenuous or fast but sturdy footware is advisable. No need to book just turn up, non-members are welcome.

If you have a favourite walk around Bolton, which you could share, please e-mail us at boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk. We are always looking for new ideas.