Bolton Rotary Way
A 50-mile long distance footpath around the Lancashire town of Bolton which visits local landmarks including Clifton Country Park, Rivington Moor, Winter Hill, Horrocks Moor, Delph Reservoir, Dimple, and Jumbles Country Park. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SD 754 136
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Time: 20–25 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
276 Bolton Central, Wigan and Warrington
277 Manchester and Salford
285 Southport, Chorley, Wigan, Formby and Ormskirk
287 West Pennine Moors, Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and Bolton North
Summary
The Bolton Rotary Way is a long-distance footpath which circles the Lancashire town. It was created as part of the 2005 Rotary centenary project, which was promoted by all seven Bolton Rotary Clubs. The long-distance circular footpath closely follows the boundary of Bolton and is just over 50 miles long. The route includes sites of industrial heritage, reservoirs, historic estates, memorials, and country parks. Starting at Affetside and following the route clockwise, the Bolton Rotary Way visits Bottom the Moor, Bradley Fold, Little Lever, the River Irwell, Nob End, Prestolee Road, Ringley, Clifton Country Park, Kearsley, Blackleach Country Park, Arnworthy, New Park Wood (Hag Fold), Westhoughton, Daisy Hill, Borsdane Wood, Scot Lane End, Little Scotland, Arley Lane, Arley Wood, Adlington, Bolton West Services (M61), Lower Rivington Reservoir, Rivington Moor (Winter Hill), Smithills Moor, Horrocks Moor, Delph Reservoir, Dimple, and Jumbles Country Park before returning to Affetside.