Best walks from Lostock

Lostock Station to Bolton Station

An excellent, varied route: a surfaced track tucked between Middle Brook and the railway, then through impressive Queen's Park along the River Croal, a large spacious cemetery with good valley views and the historic centre of Bolton. A flight of steps down to the railside track. Follows the Community Rail Trail between Wigan and Bolton, through Queen's Park (cafe and toilets), past the Victorian Dobson Bridge, and through Heaton Cemetery (stated opening times). Passes several of Bolton's grand buildings including the Town Hall and art gallery.

Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.

An unavoidable flight of steps down to the path beside the railway (a step-free bridge alternative is unconfirmed). The pavement at the top of White Lion Brow has three steps and an awkward junction.

Lunch: A cafe and toilets in Queen's Park.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Westhoughton Station to Lostock Station

A short, direct but quite pavement-heavy route using footpaths and roads alongside the railway and with one earthen footpath that is muddy and narrow in places and runs around horse fields. Slightly uphill in parts. A worthwhile short detour onto the Rumworth Dam, with a narrow muddy path and kissing gate.

Easy: 3km, moderate ascents.

One footpath has a narrow, muddy section and a kissing gate.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route