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Congleton Group

We are the Congleton 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

Circular Walk : The walk starts in the picturesque hamlet of Wycoller in the Forest of Trawden. A chance to see another Lancashire Panopticon (The Atom). Following the Brontë Way to the base of Bouldsworth Hill, which is then climbed and descended. Field paths and tracks. Ascent: 1907ft(Contact the leader to request a place. It is possible that you will be turned away if you arrive at the starting point without a confirmed place on the walk. Leaders will set a maximum number for the walk as part of their risk assessment.) The leader is : Jackie Fazackerley 07545 653618

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84538 62765
Nearest postcode:
CW12 4FP
what3words:
dwell.remedy.nets
Meeting time:
7:45 am

7.45 am. Astbury Mere car park, CW12 4FP. Cost £1.50 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93799 39401
Nearest postcode:
BB8 8SY
what3words:
thumps.typically.axed
Start time:
9:15 am

9.15am Lancashire Moor free car park at The Atom. What3words: ///varieties.defers.unfit. GR: SD 938 394

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