Ramsbottom Rambling (13 Miles, Moderately Challenging)

A much nicer place than the name suggests, Ramsbottom is a quaint little town in an attractive corner of south Lancashire.

On this outing we'll be visiting as many of the area's points of interest as possible, including Bull Hill, the Pilgrims' Cross, Stubbins Estate, the Tentering Tower, the Remnant Kings sculpture, Edenfield Waterfall and, of course, Peel Tower.

Also, if the Army trainees aren't having target practice, we'll head down to Holcombe Moor Training Camp and see if we can spot the old Krypton Factor assault course in the grounds.

Expect a few hills on this one!

Starting point

The big urn sculpture in the centre of Ramsbottom:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/isSqgqb9aTFotFMk6

Plenty of coffee shops nearby for the early arrivers.

Parking

There are a few free of charge car parks in the centre of town (last I checked):

Grants Arms
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GvJktjpP8pSqPWW77

Prince Street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/345Wy2FCqWSkX1C2A

Public Transport

For those taking public transport, the 9:10am X41 bus from Manchester gets into Ramsbottom before 10am:
https://tfgm.com/travel-updates/live-departures/bus/x41-manchester-city-centre

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walk and in the pub afterwards.

What to bring

Please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water and appropriate clothing/footwear for the weather/terrain.

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DISCLAIMER

Please acknowledge the following:
• The walk is entirely free of charge. You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses.
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part).
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself.
• Walk distances can be up to 15 miles or more and we can be out for as long as 5-7 hours.
• We usually stop for a packed lunch and pop in to a country pub for a post or mid-hike drink.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

Here's a guide to the difficult rating:

• Easy - Short distance, less than ten miles and mostly flat. Suitable for anyone capable of a brisk stroll.

• Moderately Easy - Shortish distance, around ten miles, some gentle hills. For those who walk regularly but don't have too much hiking experience.

• Moderate - Between ten and twelve miles, a few decent hills with potentially steep sections. For those with some hiking experience.

• Moderately Challenging - Longer distance, twelve miles or over with lots of hills. Suitable for hikers who enjoy being out for most of the day.

• Challenging - Around fifteen miles or more, with hills, mountains and maybe the odd scramble. For experienced hikers who like pushing themselves.

• Hard - Long distance, sometimes over twenty miles, with mountains and difficult terrain. Only suitable for fit, experienced hikers.

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organised by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is not a business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader". Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone. By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.