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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

We visit the site of the old lead mines north of Rivington

Thursday, 21 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8km / 4.2mi
Ascent:
155.1m / 509ft
Type:
circular

A walk of mixed scenery, across fields, past reservoirs and into the lead mines clough

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 62433 14380
Nearest postcode:
BL6 7SE
what3words:
lifters.lectured.divide
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet on Horrobin Lane near the entrance to the Bowling Green cafe

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