Moses Gate Country Park

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Bolton
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Moses Gate Country Park

Farnworth, Bolton

by gmwalking

  • 45 minutes / 1.8km
  • 55

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

  • Water feature
  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Picnic spot
  • Child friendly
  • Parking

Walk preview

Map preview for Moses Gate Country Park
  1. At the board showing a map of Moses Gate Country Park, put the lake behind you and turn right along the shore for a few metres.

    Step 1: At the board showing a map of Moses Gate Country Park, put the lake behind you and turn right along the shore for a few metres.

  2. Immediateky turn left through the accessible car park and go right by the wooden edge.

    Step 2: Immediateky turn left through the accessible car park and go right by the wooden edge.

  3. Go onto the path ahead through one of the slightly narrow gaps next to the bollards. The path is level but a little bumpy.

    Step 3: Go onto the path ahead through one of the slightly narrow gaps next to the bollards. The path is level but a little bumpy.

  4. Take the first path left. This descends somewhat steeply to another car park.

    Step 4: Take the first path left. This descends somewhat steeply to another car park.

  5. Turn right with the low posts to your left. Take care of any cars arriving or leaving. There is often an ice cream van parked here.

    Step 5: Turn right with the low posts to your left. Take care of any cars arriving or leaving. There is often an ice cream van parked here.

  6. Pass to the left of the barrier and proceed along the wide lane as it bears left. To the right is Rock Hall. the former visitor centre.

    Step 6: Pass to the left of the barrier and proceed along the wide lane as it bears left. To the right is Rock Hall. the former visitor centre.

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