Join us for a guided community adventure with a volunteer leader, looking at the area's history, scenic views, habitats and wildlife.

Step out at Smithills with the Woodland Trust!

On the first Wednesday of each month, join our guided walk leaders for a community walk. This December, wrap up warm to spend some time in nature and explore the Smithills Estate. Enjoy spectacular views over Bolton and Greater Manchester while chatting with others in the community.

Event information:

Meeting point: Walker Fold Car Park, Walker Fold Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6GS

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Duration: Approx 2 hours

Distance ~3 miles / ~5 km

To ensure group safety and conservation of the area, numbers are limited.

Photo credits: Katie Thompson, Richard Cooke, Harry Kay

How to get to the Event:

Bus - Catch the 125 from Bolton and get off at the Bob Smithy's Inn. Then take a 0.8 mile, 15 minute walk to Walker Fold car park. Note: this route is along a country road with thin pavement.

Alternativley catch the 526 to Barrow Bridge bus terminus and take a 20 minute walk along Barrow Bridge Road, up the 63 steps to Walker Fold car park. Note: this route begins on a country road but moves to a woodland and meadow.

Car & Cycle - Arrive at Walker Fold Car Park, Walker Fold Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6GS.

Further information:

This walk is approx. 2 hours, ~5km and is partly on footpaths and partly on uneven ground. It’s moderate with some slightly challenging parts. This walk is not suitable for anyone with significant mobility issues.

We ask all attendees to bring water and come prepared for cold and potentially wet weather. This walk will be cancelled if there is severe weather, such as a weather warning or winds over 40mph. Please check your emails on the day before the walk.

Attendees must be over 18.

Please wear appropriate footwear, such as sturdy walking or hiking shoes or boots.

Bring any refreshments you may need, including water.

Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues before the start of the walk, e.g. asthma, diabetes, etc

Walker Fold car park has 60 spaces and is free.

Limited spaces are available for our events, if you can no longer make it, we appreciate you letting us know

All attendees are welcome to a free drink from the Coffee Box Bolton at the end of the walk

If you have any questions, access requirements, or would like to join us for the walk but have any hesitations which we may be able to support you with, please get in touch: SmithillsEstate@woodlandtrust.org.uk

How to cancel your ticket?

Log in to your Eventbrite account

Go to the top right corner and select 'Tickets'

Click on the event you wish to cancel

Click 'Cancel Order'

Then 'Yes, cancel this order'

You should then receive a cancellation confirmation to your email.

Alternatively, email: SmithillsEstate@woodlandtrust.org.uk to cancel.

Description supplied by the event organiser.