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Ramsbottom circular – This walk is cancelled
September 15
Walk leader : Linda M
Grading of walk : Moderate
Walk details : This is a 5 1/2 mile circular walk starting and ending at Ramsbottom Station, taking in Holcombe and Summerseat. The walk takes us through woodland, along the banks of both the River Irwell and Holcombe Brook. It contains some moderate inclines, especially at the start of the walk. The terrain is variable with a mix of pavements, woodland paths, cobbled lanes and some narrow footpaths. There will be a lunch stop at the side of the Irwell – remember to bring something to sit on.
This is a walk suitable for dogs on leads.
Boots or sturdy shoes are a must due to the presence of mud and leaves along some of the paths.
Risk assessment : A risk assessment was carried out 9 Sep 2024. A summary of identified risks is below:
There are a couple of main roads to cross, but there are appropriate signaled crossing points.
Some of the lanes are accessible to cars so we need to be vigilant.
As we leave Holcombe Brook valley the path becomes narrow with a drop to the brook on the right.
Start time and meeting point : The walk will start at 12:30. Please meet in the car park of Ramsbottom train station. The postcode is BL0 9AL.
Directions to the start : By car: Leave junction 1 of the M66. At the traffic lights turn right onto the A56 towards Ramsbottom. At the next lights turn left towards Ramsbottom town centre. Turn left after the level crossing.
Parking: There is limited free parking at the station and other parking options nearby.
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Public transport : By tram: Metrolink tram to Bury Interchange and the bus to Ramsbottom.
By bus: 472/474 to Ramsbottom from Bury Interchange, Bury town centre.
Contact number on the day :
Booking : Book your walk here
Changes and cancellation : Very occasionally, due to severe weather or another serious event, a walk may be cancelled. In these instances, a note will be added to the website at least TWO HOURS before the start time. So, do check the website before you set out, and if in doubt use the walk leader’s mobile contact number. Every effort will be made to contact you should a walk be cancelled.