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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
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  • 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

An enjoyable walk in a quieter part of the West Pennine moors. Starting from the village of Crowthorn the walk uses parts of the West Pennine Way and the Rossendale Way to visit Alden Clough and Musbury Clough

Tuesday, 6 August 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
1134.6km / 705.0mi
Ascent:
326.7m / 1072ft
Type:
circular

Plenty of car parking at the start either on Crowthorn Road or Broadhead Road. Would recommend a packed lunch as nowhere on the route to buy lunch. Option of post walk refreshments a short drive away in Edgworth

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 74589 18123
Nearest postcode:
BL7 0JD
what3words:
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Start time:
10:30 am

Bottom of Crowthorn Road off Broadhead Road

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