WEEKLY THURSDAY WALKS from Horwich Leisure Centre

Every Thursday there is a brisk 4/5-mile circular walk. The walks start from the car park opposite the entrance to Horwich Leisure Centre and explore the countryside around Horwich.

On the third Thursday of the month our starting point varies but is within a 15 minute drive time from Horwich Leisure Centre. Details of the staring point for the third Thursday of the month walks are posted one week before on the website www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/bolton-group Click to View , they frequently start and finish at a cafe or pub. All walks start at 10.30am and finish around 12.30pm.

On the fourth Thursday of the month, we have an easier walk. Although, this is also at a brisk pace, we keep to the lower paths around Horwich, making it an ideal walk to try if you are joining us for the frist time.

For more information contact: tony.hough@ntlworld.com

MONTHLY TUESDAY DAY RAMBLES

Our walks this Spring/Summer venture further field,they vary in length between 5 to 10 miles. Some allow for extended lunch breaks at local hostelries and at the end of the walk there will be a cafe or pub, where refreshments can be taken.

Tuesday
14th April
The Tolkien Trail, 500ft ascent, 6.6 miles
Meet at 10.30am, St Peters Guild Hall, Hurst Green, BB7 9QB.
Walk Leader: Jonathan Lilliott
Tuesday
5th May
A Watery Walk of Lakes, Rivers and Canals, 500ft of ascent, 7 miles.
Meet at 10.30am, Moses Gate Top car park,immediately left through entrance gate, BL4 7QS. Extended lunch break at The Horsehoe , Ringley.
Walk Leader: Val Simm
Tuesday
2nd June
Clitheroe & the River Ribble, 200ft ascent, 8.4 miles
Meet at 10.00am, Clitheroe Railway Station, BB7 2JS. Extended lunch break at the Aspinall Arms.
Walk Leader: Ken Jacobs
Tuesday
7th July
Helmshore & Musberry Heights, 1160ft ascent, 7 miles
Meet at 10.30am, Helmshore Mill car park, BB4 4NP.
Walk Leader: Pauline Hughes
Tuesday
4th August
Chorley Circular, 712ft ascent , 10 miles
Meet at 10.30am, Chorley Railway Station, PR7 1BS.
Walk Leader: Jonathan Lilliott
Tuesday
1st September
Pike Stones, 950ft ascent, 6.5 miles
Meet at 10.30am, The Rivington, Horrobin Lane, Rivington, BL6 7SE.
Walk Leader: Geoff Slawson
Tuesday
6th October
Circuit of Spitlers Edge/Upper Yarrow Watershed, 700ft ascent, 5.2 miles
Meet at 10.30am, Rivington Hall Barn car park, BL6 7SB.
Walk Leader: Malcolm Lomax