Coach Ramble (3 walks) in Staffordshire

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Overview

Three walks provided;

Longer walk of 12.5 miles from Upper Hulme to Leek via The Roaches/Lud's Church

Middle walk of 9 miles from Upper Hulme to Leek via The Roaches

Shorter walk of around 5 miles within a 5-mile radius of Leek.

See Bolton’s own website for further details at www.boltonramblers.org.uk.

Saturday, 4 July 2026

Start time:: 8:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.boltonramblers.org.uk

This is a coach ramble starting from Bolton town centre. Packed lunch and drinks are necessary. Full walking equipment required. Pub or café at the end of the walk.

Estimated Finish Time = estimated finish time at the end of walks. Return time to Spa Road and Chequerbent varies.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 71241 09156
Nearest postcode:: BL1 4LD
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Start time:: 8:00 am

Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4LD outside Bolton Lads & Girls Club at 8.00am. Or Chequerbent off A6, Westhoughton, BL5 3JP at 7.45am.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SD 66839 06218
Nearest postcode:: BL5 3JP
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Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Chequerbent off A6, Westhoughton, BL5 3JP.

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