Bolton Walking Festival

Friday 9 September

10am: Nordic Walking Taster

Meet at: Leverhulme Park Community Club, Long Lane, Breightmet. BL2 6EB

Grade: __ Approximately 1 mile

Brief description: Adults only. Try the latest craze in walking! Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective. Come to Leverhulme Park and have a go.

Walk lead by: Bolton Council

To book ring 01204 334338

All the B's

Group: Bolton
Date: Friday 9 September 2011
Start gridref: SD 674 111
Nearest town: Bolton


Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 7 miles


Longer description: A very varied walk across the golf course to Moss Bank Park with panoramic views of the Pennines and the Manchester conurbation, then by streams, through woods up to Smithills Hall before returning along ancient bridleways to Bob's Smithy via Barrow Bridge with extensive views over to Winter Hill (possible extension up to Horrocks Wood).


Contact name: Sue
Contact phone: 01204 692458
Meeting place: Meet: Bob's Smithy Inn, 1448 Chorley Old Road .Bolton BL1 7PX
Contact phone no (for enquiries): 01204 692458
Additional info: Bus 125 from Bolton Bus Station. Call 0161 228 7811 to check times.Packed lunch required.


* This is a car-free walk

2pm: Hulton Lane, Middlebrook Trail Walk

Meet at: Ladybridge Surgery, Broadgate, Ladybridge, Bolton. BL3 4PZ

Grade: __2.5 to 3 miles

Brief description: Walk through Haslam Park with scenic views across to Rivington Pike then onto the Middlebrook trail. Refreshments can be purchased at the Beaumont Arms upon return from the walk.

Walk lead by: Bolton Council walk leader

7.30pm: Bat Walk

Meet at: Environmental Resource Centre, 499 – 511 Bury Road, Bolton. BL2 6DH

Grade: _ 2.5 miles

Brief description: This is a circular walk around Seven Acres LNR which is a river valley site with a variety of different habitats making it a perfect area for wildlife including bats. Torch required. To book, ring 01204 663754

Walk lead by: Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Saturday 10 September

12:30pm: Friends of Eatock Lodge Nature Ramble

Meet at: Eatock Lodge LNR, The Hoskers, Westhoughton. BL5 2DW. Map reference SD 64 90 47

Grade: _

Brief description: A wander around Eatock Lodge Nature Reserve then on to Cunningham Clough to look at the plants, insects, birds and historical features of interest. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Walk lead by: Friends of Eatock Lodge

1pm: Turton Circular

Meet at: Bromley Cross Railway Station, Chapeltown Road, Bolton. BL7 9LY. (SD 729 131)

Grade: __ 7.5 miles

Brief description: A circular walk taking in panoramic views across to Affetside and the Edgeworth moors. A short refreshment stop is made after 1 hours walking.

Please bring own food/drink.

Walk lead by: HF Walking Club

1pm: Queens Park Amble

Meet at: Queens Park childrens playground off Park Road, Bolton. BL1 4RU

Grade: __ 2 miles

Brief description: A short guided walk around Bolton’s historic town park

Walk lead by: Bolton Council Ranger

8pm: Twilight Walk

Meet at: Leverhulme Community Club, Long Lane, Bolton. BL2 6EB

Grade: _ 2.5 miles

Brief description: Night walk around Leverhulme Park to discover the wildlife which comes out at dusk at this fantastic nature site. We will be looking for signs of mammals and insects!

Torch required. To book, ring 01204 663754

Walk lead by: Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Sunday 11 September

10.30am Leverhulme Park Health Walk

Meet at: Leverhulme Park Community Club Long Lane, Breightmet, BL2 6EB

Grade:__ 2 to 2.5 miles

Brief description: An intermediate length health walk.

Walk lead by: Bolton Council health walk leader

1pm: Middlebrook Ramble

Meet at: Queens Park children’s playground off Park Road, Bolton. BL1 4RU

Grade: _ 2.5 miles

Brief description: Walk along the Middlebrook Trail and back to Queens Park. Bring refreshments.

Walk lead by: Bolton Council Ranger

1:30pm: Eat the Nature Reserve

Meet at: Environmental Resource Centre, 499-511 Bury Road, Bolton. BL2 6DH

Grade: _ 2.5 miles

Brief description: Walk around Seven Acres LNR to learn about the types of food and drink which can be made from things growing at the site. Samples will be available to literally eat the nature reserve! Cost for adults 50p, children free.

To book, ring 01204 663754

Walk lead by: Lancashire Wildlife Trust

2pm: From Park to Park

Meet at: Daisy Hill Parish Church (St James the Great) Lower Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton. BL5 2EH

Grade: __ 4.5 miles

Brief description: A very varied walk starting through Hall Lea Bank Park crossing the fields to Hulton Park before returning on the Rotary Way to Daisy Hill.

Walk lead by: Bolton Ramblers

Monday 12 September

1pm: Smithills Wanderings and Secrets

Meet at: Moss Bank Park main car park. The car park entrance is from Moss Bank Way

Grade: __ 5 miles

Brief description: The walk will take in Barrow Bridge and climb the 63 steps continuing on to explore secret woodland, before walking up to the lonely reservoir above Coal Pit Lane and descending through farmland towards the chimney back to Moss Bank Park.

Walk Lead by: NHS Bolton

2pm: Ladybridge Health Walk

Meet at: Ladybridge Surgery, Broadgate, Ladybridge. BL3 4PZ

Grade: __ 2 to 2.5 miles

Brief description: An intermediate length health walk.

Walk Lead by: Bolton Council health walk leader

Whatever the weather, a leader will be at the start  of each event to decide whether or not the walk will go ahead. Sturdy shoes or boots, waterproofs and warm clothing is recommended.

Walks are unsuitable for dogs.

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