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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

These series of walks explore the wonderful countryside of the West Pennine Moors easily reached from Bolton.

After climbing Jubilee Tower, we head south across the moors, where we can visit the crash site of a WW2 fighter plane. We then travel eastwards, partly following the Witton Weavers Way to Entwistle, before heading to Bromley Cross Station.

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
linear

Packed lunch and drinks are necessary. Full walking equipment is required. At the end of the walk, there is the option of visiting The Station Inn for refreshments.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 72919 13140
Nearest postcode:
BL7 9AG
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Meet at Bromley Cross railway station. Note in the event of train cancellations there will be an alternative walk around reservoirs via Turton Bottoms and Entwistle

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 69100 22301
Nearest postcode:
BB3 1PU
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Start time:
10:30 am

Darwen Leisure Centre,, Green Street, Darwen, BB3 1PW. Park at Bromley Cross Railway Station, Chapeltown Rd, Bolton, BN7 9AG and catch 10.13 train to Darwen. **Check train time.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 72899 13101
Nearest postcode:
BL7 9LY
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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