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.