GM Ringway Stage 5 - Strines to Middlewood (reverse)

Bolton Group

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Overview

All walks can be accessed by public transport mostly within the Greater Manchester area and start times are linked with the public transport schedule and are subject to change. Nearer the time of the walk check www.ramblers.org.uk/bolton or contact boltonramblers@hotmail.co.uk. All walks have the option of a meal and/or refreshments after the walk in a local hostelry.

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.boltonramblers.org.uk

Bring packed lunch

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 97838 86601
Nearest postcode:: SK22 3AL
what3words:: army.blackmail.pothole

Start time:: 11:00 am

Meet at Strines train station, SK22 3AL. Bolton train 9.36am to Piccadilly for 10.18 am train to Strines

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