Saturday Walks – January 2026

Walks start at 12.30 unless otherwise stated

3rd January

Twistle while you walk ! – 6 miles
Meet and park at the Barlow Institute, Edgworth, BL7 0AP.
Walk – A lighthearted walk around the reservoirs. Don’t forget to bring your sense of humour and any left over xmas cake!!


10th January

Bilsborrow river ramble – 8 miles
Meet and park in Bilsborrow village hall carpark, Ballot Hill Cres, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RX. G.ref: 512 400.
Walk – Fields, riverside, woodlands, lanes, short moderate climb. After walk refreshments Guys Thatched Hamlet or White Bull.

ALTERNATIVE LONGER WALK – PLEASE NOTE. 10.00 START!

Edge of the Moor – 11 miles
Meet and park at the Barlow Institute, Edgworth, BL7 0AP. G.Ref: 74086 16598.
Walk – Edge Moor farm, Crowthorn End, Into the Danger, Hawkshaw, Bradshaw Woods, Turton Bottoms, Jumbles Reservoir.


17th January

Manchester Murder Mystery – 6 miles
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WALK STARTS AT 12.00
Back by popular demand, with even more gore!! Meet outside the main cafe at Manchester Victoria Station no later than 12.00noon.
Walk – Explore the chequered history of Central Manchester, relive the horrors of Angel Meadows, walk in the footsteps of the Bengal St Tigers!, unearth the victims of the Deansgate Body Snatchers and more… Optional meal at mystery location!


24th January

Great Eccleston Meander – 7.5 miles
Meet and park at Cartford Inn, Cartford lane. PR3 0YP.
Walk – Flat farmland, river Wyre, Cartford Toll Bridge, St Michaels church,. Great Eccleston. Refreshments Cartford Inn.


31st January

Signs of Spring – 6.5 miles
Meet and park at Summerseat garden centre, Summerseat, away from the main entrance. Postcde: BL9 5QS.
Walk – Chest wheel, Nangreaves, Park Wood and return.