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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 linear walk with a stop for lunch. A level walk through Rivington and along the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
126.2m / 414ft
Type:
linear

Lunch at the Yarrow Bridge P.H. (no need to book) before joining the canal for the second half of the walk. For those that enjoy real ale there will also be the opportunity to visit some of the pubs in Chorley after the walk.

The walk finishes in Chorley but there are good bus and train connections from Chorley for you to make your way back to Horwich, Bolton or Preston areas.

NO NOT park in The Crown car park, it is a camera controlled car park for customers only, use side streets or car parks in the town. Regular bus service (125) from Bolton stops adjacent The Crown, also 575.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 63434 11849
Nearest postcode:
BL6 7QJ
what3words:
hands.blacken.decay
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet outside the entrance to The Crown Hotel, Horwich.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 58608 17506
Nearest postcode:
PR7 1BS
what3words:
photo.chairs.cloak
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm

Adjacent bus and train stations

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