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North and Mid Cheshire Area

North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers organises walks using car, coach and public transport. We walk locally and also in North Wales, Peak District and Lakes

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Overview

This walk is a circuit above Ramsbottom taking in Peel Tower, Holcombe Moor, Scout Moor,Bull Hill and Irwell Vale. A mixture of paths including some possible boggy sections if after prolonged rain but mostly ok.Lunch will be at Irwell Vale Station .A couple of uphill sections but not too hard. 2230 ft asc. Tel 07733551937. Assistance dogs only. Full Day. Bring lunch and adequate liquids. Booking is essential and opens from 07/10/2025. Book using https://nmc-ramblers.org.uk/ or click link below.
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 79642 16285
Nearest postcode:
BL0 9LR
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Start time:
10:00 am

CP alongside Irwell Sculpture Trail

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