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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

A walk that takes us throgh fields to Little Scotland and along the Leeds Liverpool Canal to Red Rock and beyond.

After the walk there is an optional opportunity to stay at The Tree Barn for a pasty and peas lunch and a charity raffle. If you have any raffle prizes please bring them on the day 

Thursday, 13 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Following the walk there is the opportunity to join us for lunch and take part in a charity raffle

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 60123 10884
Nearest postcode:
BL6 5LP
what3words:
included.pulp.cavalier
Start time:
10:30 am

The Tree Barn Blackrod

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