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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 will depart from Wheelton Village and make our way to the south of Brinscall. From there we will ascend through Wheelton Plantation before emerging onto Wheelton Moor on our way to the summit of Great Hill. After taking time to admire the view, we will decend south and west towards Lead Mines Clough. After lunch we will continue our return, skirting the area of White Coppice and passing Heapy Reservoirs before arriving back in Wheelton Village via Blackburn Road.

A possible visit to the Neolithic burial mound of Round Loaf will be dependant on weather and ground conditions.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks. We recommend suitable clothing and sturdy shoes or boots on all our walks.

Sunday, 18 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Note that The Red Lion and The Village Tea Room (opposite) are expected to be open from 10am for those arriving early.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 60018 21185
Nearest postcode:
PR6 8EU
what3words:
firelight.typical.whites
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside the Red Lion, Blackburn Road, Wheelton, Chorley. Nearest post code PR6 8EU It is suggested that Parking along Blackburn Road would be most suitable, due to the road being wider than others in the village.

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