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Wigan & District Group

We are the Wigan and District 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
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Overview

There will be two walks on this visit to Bolton Abbey, a five mile walk led by Phil & Pat  & a eight mile walk led by Bob & Joan.Both walks will take in the magnificent woodland & paths of the estate.

For your own and other people's safety, please abide by any advice and guidance issued by the group and the instructions of the walk leaders.Every care is taken in planning our walks but we can accept no liability and participation is entirely at your own risk.

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Coach pick up times

Golborne (opposite old police station 8-45 )

Abram ( Simpkin st 8-50 )

Wigan ( Library st town hall 9-00)

Mesnes rd ( Brocket pub 9-05 )

 Wigan rd ( Ashfield park 9-10 )

Standish ( School Lane bus stop past spar shop 9-15 )

Coach prices members £15, Non members £18

Hopefully after the walks are completed there will be sufficient time for a cafe visit before the four o'clock return coach !

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 07200 53939
Nearest postcode:
BD23 6EX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Historic Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire

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