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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.

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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

We provide 3 walks: our shorter walk is from Warcop to Appleby and 8.5 miles. The 3rd walk is between 5-6 miles.

Our Spring/Summer programme takes us in every direction from Bolton. We venture North to Cumbria, West to Wales, East to West Yorkshire and South to Staffordshire. We climb mountains and ascend peaks, cross moors, and walk by the river and coast. Along the way we explore varied landscapes, geology, flora and fauna and local history, always with a welcome pint or brew in a local hostelry or café at the end of our travels.

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Start time:
8:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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. 

Finishing time is an estimate when we complete the walk at Appleby.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 71241 09156
Nearest postcode:
BL1 4LD
what3words:
party.wash.flight
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
what3words:
dawn.game.leads
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Chequerbent roundabout, off the A6.

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