Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Bolton
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Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold

Woodland Trust Smithills Estate

by swoollam

  • 1 hour / 2.3km
  • 34

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

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for Barrow Bridge from Walker Fold
  1. This walk starts off Colliers Row Road at Walker Fold car park where you can find a picnic area and The Cakery for refreshments.

    Step 1: This walk starts off Colliers Row Road at Walker Fold car park where you can find a picnic area and The Cakery for refreshments.

  2. Exit through the kissing gate and cross over the road.

    Step 2: Exit through the kissing gate and cross over the road.

  3. Continue down the small lane on your right.

    Step 3: Continue down the small lane on your right.

  4. Head through the gate, remembering to close it behind you. There may be animals grazing in the fields.

    Step 4: Head through the gate, remembering to close it behind you. There may be animals grazing in the fields.

  5. Continue ahead along the footpath.

    Step 5: Continue ahead along the footpath.

  6. Bear left

    Step 6: Bear left

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