Best Walks in Bolton

Walks, England, Greater Manchester

Explore some of the most beautiful parts of Bolton with these walking routes.

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  • Preview of Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

    Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

    Woodland Trust Smithills Estate

    • 1 hour / 2.3km

    Beautiful walk exploring barrow bridge from Walker Fold car park. Steps along the way and may be muddy in wet weather.

  • Preview of Jumbles reservoir

    Jumbles reservoir

    Bolton, BL2 4JS

    • 1 hour / 3.4km

    A walk around Jumbles Reservoir, Bolton

  • Preview of Seven Acres Country Park

    Seven Acres Country Park

    Bolton

    • 55 minutes / 2.7km

    An exploration of a picturesque country park. Moderate slopes but some muddy, uneven & narrow paths

  • Preview of Moses Gate Country Park

    Moses Gate Country Park

    Farnworth, Bolton

    • 45 minutes / 1.8km

    A circular walk full of scenic interest with lakeside, river and woodland views. There are a few steps and rougher paths.

  • Preview of Moss Bank accessible walk

    Moss Bank accessible walk

    Bolton

    • 40 minutes / 1.4km

    A walk around Moss Bank Park to the north of Bolton. Well-made paths. One section shared with cars.

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 13

    GM Ringway Stage 13

    Bury - Bromley Cross

    • 6hr 40m / 18km

    This varied route includes the Irwell Valley, views from the Peel Tower, and a hilltop village.

  • Preview of Queen's Park step-free walk

    Queen's Park step-free walk

    Bolton

    • 45 minutes / 2km

    A circular exploration of Bolton's lovely Queen's Park. No steps & hard-surfaced paths but some slopes.

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 14

    GM Ringway Stage 14

    Bromley Cross - Blackrod

    • 7hr 40m / 21.6km

    This tough but rewarding stage includes historic Smithills Hall and an ascent of iconic Winter Hill.

  • Preview of GM Ringway Stage 15

    GM Ringway Stage 15

    Blackrod - Wigan

    • 5hr 20m / 16.3km

    This varied route includes a lovely mix of pastureland, waterways and Haigh Woodland Park.

  • Preview of Farnworth Central Park

    Farnworth Central Park

    Farnworth, Bolton

    • 35 minutes / 1.3km

    A surprisingly varied step-free circular walk around Farnworth's Central Park. Good paths but a few slopes.

  • Preview of Jumbles Reservoir circular

    Jumbles Reservoir circular

    Bromley Cross, Bolton

    • 1hr 35m / 4.7km

    A picturesque reservoir and valley walk. Some steeper and slippery sections near the start.

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