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, North Wales and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Currently we have about 300 members and new members are always welcome.
Those new to walking should visit the 'About Us' Page.

What do we do?

Organize a variety of walks - select "OUR WALKS" from the MENU for detailed information

We have a varied programme of walks, from the leisurely to more challenging.

WEEKEND WALKS include - Coach Rambles organised for the first Saturday of each month. Shorter Local Footpath Walks, 4-5 miles, using the wealth of footpaths in the Bolton area are organised on the second Sunday of each month. Longer local walks of between 9-12 miles on the 3rd weekend of the month. GM Ringway Trails on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
MID-WEEK WALKS - each Thursday starting from Horwich Leisure Centre, 4-5 mile walks. On the 3rd Thursday of the month a car ramble. Tuesday Walks using public transport, 6-7 miles. Summer evening walks, 5 miles.

EVENTS and PROJECTS

We participate in local events and other Rambler activities, and undertake projects that we feel will benefit fellow walkers in the Bolton area.
Click on the relevant Web Page Button to get the details.

LOCAL FOOTPATH WORK

Our Footpath Liaison officer works with the Bolton MBC to scrutinize all planning applications 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 Bolton Ramblers Group organise a monthly maintenance programme for footpaths in the Bolton area. To volunteer please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FIND OUT MORE

By reading our Monthly Newsletter, following this link to the Bolton Newslette for July Newsletter Bolton Newsletter or on FACEBOOK  Bolton Facebook

HOW TO JOIN THE RAMBLERS

First give some of our walks a try, if you enjoy these and support the Ramblers aims, then please join us by clicking on this link link to The Ramblers Association.

At the top is a yellow icon "Join the Ramblers" click on this and chose the type of membership required: individual, joint or life. Then complete the forms and make sure you tell them it's the BOLTON GROUP (MR01) you wish to join.