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Rochdale Group

We are the Rochdale Ramblers. The Rochdale Group was established in October 1994 and are part of the Manchester and High Peak Area of the Ramblers Association. We welcome new and potential members to join our walks.

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

This is a bracing Christmas Day walk including moorland walking, ascents and descents.  Places on this walk must be booked in advance with the walk leader by phone/text.  

Thursday, 25 December 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note that dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed on our walks.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 69813 11885
Nearest postcode:
BL1 7NP
what3words:
fresh.scan.dent
Start time:
9:00 am

Meet at Smithills Hall car park, off Smithills Dean Road, Bolton

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