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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 walk in the countryside around Wheelton finishing at a canal side pub

Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 60018 21158
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8EU
what3words:
sped.alike.plantings
Start time:
7:00 pm

Red Lion at Wheelton.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 59602 21325
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8LP
what3words:
powers.sheet.shuttered
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm

The Top Lock, a short 7 minute walk from the start point at the Red Lion

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