This walk has been cancelled

Walk cancelled due to engineering work disrupting train service. An alternative walk will be published.

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Overview

Area Sunday Moderate Walk. Distances are generally 7 to 9 miles.

Linear Walk              No Booking Required

Leader - Jeff Lewis (0161 766 4683)

Distance - no more than 9 miles 

Meeting Place - Oxford Road station for the 10.02 train to Horwich Parkway

Start of Walk - @ Horwich Parkway after the arrival of the 10.02 from Oxford Road due 10.28

Car Parking - Available at Horwich Parkway. You would need to return here by public transport.

Walk Route - To be advertised

Expected time into Brinscall - no later than 4.00 pm. From Brinscall there is a bus journey to Chorley station to catch the train back to Manchester, timings to be advertised.

 

 

Sunday, 14 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:02 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walking boots and clothes (waterproof anorak in wet weather conditions) are essential

To bring lunch and non alcoholic drinks.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84021 97490
Nearest postcode:
M1 5NP
what3words:
drift.whites.craft
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 64342 09180
Nearest postcode:
BL6 6RQ
what3words:
neon.pint.elaborate
Start time:
10:02 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 62318 21546
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8PY
what3words:
alley.branch.thus
Estimated finish time:
4:00 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