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Shropshire Young Ramblers Group

A walking group for young people in the Shropshire area. We have walks on most weekends, mid-week in the summer as well as socials and weekends away too.

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
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Overview

We'll be walking to Winter Hill, the highest point on the West Pennine Moors. There should be fantastic views from here towards Wales and Manchester. Here's to hoping it's a clear, sunny day! 

On the way to Winter Hill we'll walk along tracks up through Wilderswood towards a local hill known as the 'two lads'. No one knows for sure why it has this name, but there are various local legends. It has great views towards Rivington Pike, the mighty Bolton Wanderers stadium and Wales.

From Winter Hill, we'll wind our way back along some of my favourite paths, which weave their way through the Moors and past some active quarries. 

There will be the option to visit a pub for a drink/food after the walk.

Sunday, 22 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Book onto the walk via what's app or text. 

The walk should be accessible via public transport. Get the train to Horwich and catch a taxi. Another option is a train to Bolton and the local 125 bus, which stops close to the start. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 65928 11422
Nearest postcode:
BL6 6RE
what3words:
dared.dignitary.slab
Start time:
10:30 am

Exact details will be shared after booking onto the walk.

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