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Bolton Group

We are the Bolton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A linear walk from Horwich to Chorley

Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
linear

A pub lunch stop at The Yarrow Bridge during the walk. Optional refreshments in Chorley after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 63426 11842
Nearest postcode:
BL6 7QJ
what3words:
adding.employer.advantage
Start time:
10:15 am

The Crown

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 58578 17568
Nearest postcode:
PR7 1AQ
what3words:
really.glove.pulse
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Chorley bus station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking