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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

Bolton Ramblers are featuring the GM Ringway trails that circumnavigate the Greater Manchester boundary and use the routes provided by the “Go Jauntly” App.

Saturday, 13 December 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
52m / 171ft
Type:
linear

All walks use public transport, please check the current timetables as schedules can change. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks. We recommend suitable clothing and sturdy shoes or boots on all our walks.

There will be a lunch break during the walk at Bramhall Hall at about 1pm.  Here there are toilets and a café. The Hall is not as pretty as usual as it has just been covered is scaffolding for a major restoration project.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84902 91126
Nearest postcode:
M20 6WE
what3words:
luck.kicked.cure
Start time:
10:15 am

Didsbury Village tram stop. Bolton train to Deansgate, tram (East Didsbury line) to Didsbury Village.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SJ 89292 84819
Nearest postcode:
SK7 2DY
what3words:
pepper.lost.crib
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm

Bramhall Train Station Trains every 31 minutes past the hour to Manchester Piccadilly. Bus 42B from Bramhall centre every 4 minutes to the hour to Didsbury & Piccadilly Gardens.

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