1st March 2026 Bollington

A paper-coating and lace-making industry thrived here during the Industrial Revolution. One of its notable landmarks is White Nancy, a 6-metre-high stone obelisk commemorating the Battle of Waterloo.

More information about Bollington can be found here.

The area around Bollington offers the walker a large variety of easy and moderate walks. Explore the area individually or join one of our led walks - information about our led walks is sent out nearer the time.

Tickets for our Bollington trip are £21 per adult and can be purchased from 8am on 1st February 2026 in the following ways:

Cash or BACS payments on the previous coach: book and pay whilst on the coach
Online payments via Ticket Tailor (booking fee applies): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northeastlancscoachrambles
Bank Transfer (BACS): To buy a ticket using this method, please email nelcoachrambles@gmail.com or ring Jane (see below) to confirm your seat before you send payment to:
Name: Ramblers Coach Account RCN: 1093577
Sort code: 608301
Account number: 20175067
Telephone bookings: You can ring Jane Cordingley 01254 773913 - 8am-9am and 6pm-8pm, Monday to Friday only - and either pay by BACS or with cash on the coach. Anyone requesting to pay with cash who cancels or is a no-show on the day will still be required to pay for their seat, or they will have to use a different payment method in the future. We book coaches to seat the expected number of travellers, and we cannot change the coach at the last minute!
If Jane is not available, please leave a message with Lynn: 07895760045, and she will get back to you.
Please note: Cheques are no longer accepted as a payment method. Preferred payment methods are BACS or Ticket Tailor.

Morning (Outward) Pick-Up Points
These are new times so please arrive at your Pickup Point 10 minutes early and once on board take your seat ASAP, this will ensure a smooth operation. We will constantly review and refine these time as appropriate.

08:00    Colne Station

08:05    Nelson Walton Lane/Leeds Road

08:10    Nelson Bus Interchange 

08:20    Burnley Brennand Street

08:30    Burnley Bus Station (Croft Street)

08:40    Burnley Tim Bobbin 

08.45    Padiham Whitegate

08:50    Padiham Town Hall 

09:00    Accrington Victoria Hospital

09:10    Great Harwood Town Gate

09:15    Rishton Blackburn Rd / Station Rd Bus Stop

09:25    Blackburn Penny Street

09:35    Darwen Lynwood Ave

09:40    Darwen Boots

Details of the Walks available on the Day appear below

A/B Walk  Leader: Michael Brooker-Carey  Distance: 8.5 miles, moderate
We walk to Clarence Mill, then along the Macclesfield Canal (over the short aqueduct), before heading up to the White Nancy - a grade II listed folly at the top of Kerridge Hill.  We then walk along the Saddle of Kerridge (with good views over the Cheshire Plain, including Jodrell Bank in the distance) and down to the village of Brookhouse. We then head up a hill, with good views of the Peak District uplands, before going down to the River Dean. We then have another short climb out of the clough and into Rainow village before heading along Oakenbank Lane to the Grindstone Trail, and back into Bollington.
 
Around 1,000ft total ascent. Muddy in places and several stiles.

C/D Walk  Leader: Jane Cordingley  Distance: 5 miles, moderate
Leaving the coach, we walk uphill through the town to join tracks taking us through Ingersley Vale and its mill ruins by the River Dean. We continue past Waukmill Farm and yet more industrial ruins with photo opportunities of water features.  Taking the Infinity Stone Path, we arrive in Rainow for a lunch stop.  Continuing along the River Dean, we steadily climb with one steep uphill section to the Beristal Road. From here, we head back towards Bollington, and from the elevated position, we should have great views over the surrounding valleys.  Passing the Tower Hill Folly, we take field tracks back to Bollington (which were very muddy when the walk was reccy'd). Taking the lower slopes of Kedridge Hill, we "skirt the Nancy" before walking back through town to join the Macclesfield canal for the last  3/4 mile.

Approx 5.5 miles, but no option to shorten.  Area of mud, with some tricky stiles and at least one short steep uphill pull. A shorter-than-normal walk to allow for stiles, uphill, mud, etc. 

Those who want a shorter, flatter walk could head out to the Macclesfield canal - accessible from Clarence Mill, Clarence Rd.   Or the Middlewood Way, a disused railway line running from Macclesfield to Marple. This is accessible from the town - follow the signs for Middlewood Way.

The Bollington Discovery Centre, open Sunday 11 - 4, near the Waterside Cafe at Clarence Mill, also has local walking leaflets.