The Chorley Ramblers walking group was formed in 1973 so will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023. We are preparing a programme of commemorative activities based on the original Chorley Ramblers walk program and some of the activities that were held to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We will publish activities on this page as they are finalised, so please drop by from time to time to see what is planned.
Access the "Walk Programme" menu item above for meeting details of these walks
| Date | Event | Description | Leader(s) |
| Sun 04/06/23 | Croston Children's walk |
COMPLETED - Around a 3 mile walk finishing at the playground in Croston | Eileen & Pat H |
| Tue 20/06/23 | Adlington Common and Canal |
COMPLETED - Start 19:00 - 4.5 miles - Leisurely. Meet at Adlington South Business Park, Huyton Road, Adlington PR7 4HD |
Eileen |
| Sat 08/07/23 | Chorley 6 Peak Challenge | COMPLETED - A challenging walk around Chorley’s 6 “Peaks”: Rivington Pike, Two Lads, Winter Hill, Spitlers Edge, Great Hill and Healey Nab. | Marian & Gail |
| Tue 11/07/23 | History Walk Chorley Town Centre | COMPLETED - Walk around some of the historic features of Chorley including a 20 to 30 minute stop at a soap factory. The walk starts at 1:30 from Astley Park gates on Park Road but the suggested parking place is Friday Street Long Stay Car Park (accessed under Brunswick Bridge) |
Brian A |
| Tue 22/08/23 | Rivington Pike from Rivington Hall Barn | COMPLETED - Walk through Rivington Country Park to Wilderswood then over The Pike returning through Lever Park. | Dave M. |
| Sun 17/09/23 | Cuerden Miles Without Stiles | COMPLETED - A walk through Cuerden Valley Park taking in the four kissing gates paid for by Chorley Ramblers out of the Terry Lewis Legacy fund as part of the Chorley Ramblers "Miles without stiles" initiative. Part of the Chorley Ramblers' 50th anniversary programme, the walk starts at the Lay Inn takes in Lisieux Hall, Cuerden Hall, the ruins of an old print works and affords beautiful views of the surrounding countryside throughout. | Alan |
| Sat 07/10/23 | Coach Walk | COMPLETED - Numbers limited by size of coach. See the Walk Program for details |
Martin |
| Sun 15/10/23 | Duxbury Miles Without Stiles |
COMPLETED - A Chorley Ramblers Miles without Stiles walk from Duxbury Park followed by a 50th Anniversary celebration with cake. Our route will take us through the Yarrow Valley to Heath Charnock with return via the Leeds Liverpool Canal |
Marian |
| Sat 21/10/23 | Anglezarke Reservoir Circular | COMPLETED - Recreation of original opening walk for Chorley Ramblers on 6th October 1973 around Anglezarke Reservoir. Walking on good paths around Limbrick, Abyssinia, Back Lane, Kay's Farm, Roman Rd, Waterman's Cottage, High Bullough Reservoir, Lister Mill quarries, Knowsley embankment, Water St. Meet at Anglezarke Reservoir, Knowsley Embankment , Anglezarke | Lilian |
| Sat 11/11/23 | River Yarrow Source to Birkacre | COMPLETED - A linear route from the source of the River Yarrow near Hordern Stoops to Birkacre which is a distance of 11 miles with 454 feet of ascent and 1363 feet of descent with some tough rough paths across moorland along riverside. | Marian |
| Sat 18/11/23 | Chorley Circular Walk | COMPLETED - Chorley Circular Walk. Eleven mile walk around the outskirts of Chorley | Nigel |