Bold Heath 'Ladies Walk' Circular

A circular walk starting from Clock Face park then taking 'Ladies Walk' between Bold New and Old Halls to Bold Heath. The return section includes a disused railway track and The Dream sculpture.

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A Bold walk posted on 22/04/21 by gfl57. Last update : 25/04/22

Activity: Walking
Distance: 9.04 km
Calculated time: 2h 45
Difficulty: Moderate
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 45 m
Vertical drop: - 44 m
Highest point: 78 m
Lowest point: 30 m

District: Bold
Start/End: N 53.418139° / W 2.70114°
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Description

(S/E) Take gate from the car park and follow path South beside the fishing pond. The path bears east (left) at the south end of the pond. At paths, junction turn south (right) downslope. Cross footbridge and following winding path northeast along the edge of the park.

(1) Turn south (right) along Hall Lane.

(2) Leave the tarmac path via the footpath on the east (left). Take path West (right) beside Griffin Wood's information board.

(3) When the path is in sight of M62 turn east (left) and follow the footpath initially parallel to M62 then bear away from
motorway.

(4) Turn sharp southeast (right) taking path beside pond towards motorway bridge. Take the footbridge south over M62 and follow the path south.

(5) Upon reaching Old Hall Rd turn south (right) Turn West (right) along Warrington Road. Refreshments are available on this stage.

(6) Turn north (right) off Warrington Rd first by driveway then by footpath over farmland. Cross Tibbs Cross Lane and follow driveway and footpath opposite.

(7) Turn north (right) initially along footpath then down onto disused rail track. After passing under M62 head northwest (left) upslope.

(8) Pass by the base of Dream sculpture taking path briefly north then east (right) downslope.

(9) Opposite pond, follow path east (right) as is runs behind houses of Abbotts Hall Ave. Carefully cross Clock Face Road to continue east. Enter Clock Face Park and make your way back to the car park.(S/E)

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 47 m - Clock Face Car Park
1 : km 1.07 - alt. 44 m - Hall Lane
2 : km 1.61 - alt. 42 m - Kennel House
3 : km 2.35 - alt. 33 m - M62
4 : km 2.84 - alt. 32 m - Sharp Turn
5 : km 3.53 - alt. 30 m - Old Hall
6 : km 5.35 - alt. 30 m - Warrington Rd
7 : km 6.35 - alt. 47 m - Railtrack
8 : km 7.29 - alt. 78 m - The Dream
9 : km 7.97 - alt. 48 m - Abbotts Hall
S/E : km 9.04 - alt. 47 m - Clock Face Park

Useful Information

Route in detail with images :
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/bold_...

Parking at start WA9 4SE.
Refreshments available on Warrington Rd before (6)
Bold Hall History : https://www.suttonbeauty.org.uk/suttonhi...

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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During the walk or to do/see around

Clock Face Park
Bold New Hall
Bold New Hall
Walk 'Ladies Way' between the halls
The Dream sculpture
Sutton Hall Park

Reviews and comments

5 / 5

Based on 1 review

Clarity of route description
5 / 5

Clarity of route map
5 / 5

Walk interest
5 / 5

Mads north

14 Feb 2022 at 17:57 EST

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 06/01/22
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Lovely walk although the weather was poor with rain and wet under foot. The Dream sculpture well worth a visit and good views of surrounding area. Would do again in better weather.

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