• Share:

Main Instructor:

Steph Ashton

Hosted By:

Steph Ashton

Walk Description:

 

Join us for a 11.5km walk from Nuttal Park in Ramsbottom, alongside the River Irwell and the East Lancashire Steam Railway.

From the park we will walk gaining height quickly but in stages up to the Peel tower, which you will have noticed on the top of Holcombe Moor as you travelled. Quite a landmark. Worth taking some time to enjoy the views Manchester in one direction, Winter Hill in another. 

From the tower, up another short rise to the cairn and then along the top to the pilgrim's stone.

Gradually descending through rough pasture in some places being careful of foot placement, off the moor through Buckden Wood. Path narrows in places but is lovely walking down alongside the stream.

Once at the bottom we join the river Irwell and walk along back to the park 

Nuttal Park – formally the site and grounds of Nuttal hall. Park forms part of the Irwell Sculpture trail.

 Shoulder of Mutton pub – pub dates back from the 17th C but was altered in 1751. It was known to have been a venue for cock fighting until it was banned in 1849 

Peel Tower- monument to Sir Robert peel, born in Bury, home secretary responsible for founding the modern police force and as Prime Minister repealed the corn laws. 

Pilgrim's stone – is a marker on the pilgrim's route from Manchester to Whalley Abbey. The present stone marks the site of the earlier one which had existed from 1166 Buckden wood and Stubbins Estate – were given to the National trust in 1948 by Colonel Parritt in memory of his son who was killed at Dunkirk. The farmland includes the only grassland SSSI on the West Pennines 

Aitkins mill – the site of the of the famous Chatterton Riot in 1826, when a crowd of luddites concerned that the power looms in the mill would deprive them of a living as handloom weavers. Entered the mill and destroyed the machinery. Soldiers were called out and 6 protesters were killed. Others were transported to Australia.   

Toilets in the car park and the cafe is run by volunteers, so donations for drinks.         

 

 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

 

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

Nuttal park, Nuttal Hall Rd, Ramsbottom. Bury. BL0 9LZ.from Ramsbottom travel down Bridge Street over the railway line. the road becomes peel brow and as it turns right Bury New Road. Turn off Bury New Road onto Nuttal Hall Road, down to the car park