Entwistle, Wayoh & Jumbles

Welcome to Freshwalks. This classic ramble event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a day of hiking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

We start the day at the Strawbury Duck pub next to the station and head through woodland before following the edges of Wayoh and then Jumbles reservoirs. After an hour and a half, we should reach the charming cafe at Jumbles Country Park, a decent coffee and snack spot. Our return trip takes us past Turton Tower, along the Witton Weaver’s Way and finally past Turton & Entwistle reservoir to land back at the Strawbury Duck around 13:30 where you’ll be able to order some lunch.

Route: Entwistle - Wayoh Reservoir - Jumbles Reservoir - Turton Tower - Witton Weaver's Way - Entwistle

Distance: 12km

Grade: Medium (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 258m / Total ascent: 252m

Proposed schedule:

09:15 - Meeting, Strawbury Duck, Entwistle

09:30 - Walk starts

11:00 - Cafe & toilets, Jumbles Country Park Cafe

13:30 - Walk finishes, Strawbury Duck, Entwistle

Walk leader: Michael Di Paola

Meeting location: The Strawbury Duck, Overshores Rd, Entwistle, Bolton BL7 0LU https://w3w.co/wider.manly.pony

Parking: Those driving to Entwistle are asked to park at Entwistle Reservoir Car Park (Batridge Rd, Bolton BL7 0LU) which is 10 mins walk away from the pub meeting point.

There is also limited scope for on-road parking near the pub but the small pub car park is usually closed off early doors and reserved for their early lunchtime trade.

Public transport: Please take the 08:45 train from Manchester Victoria calling at Bolton 09:04 and arriving in Entwistle 09:19 (please note that Entwistle is a request stop)

Toilets: None directly at start but public toilets at our mid-morning cafe stop and later at Turton Tower.

Post walk: We expect to arrive back in Entwistle around 13:30 and will head to the excellent Strawbury Duck for optional drinks and food.