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Walks, Trails & Events


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Bury Town Centre Guide (2.5mb 2 page pdf)
A guide providing useful information about shopping, eating out, places to visit and includes a directory of town centre shops and services.

Bury Town Centre Historic Trail (1mb 27 page pdf)
A leaflet celebrating the regeneration of Bury Town Centre, describing a short route through the town interpreting the main points of interest.

Bury Cycling Map
A comprehensive map showing cycle routes around the Borough of Bury.

Bike Rides Around Bury (895kb 1 page pdf)
A map showing the various bike routes/rides around the Borough of Bury.

Burrs Country Park (613kb 10 page pdf)
Explore the historic Burrs Country Park.

Countryside Events 
- including Regular Events around Bury's countryside.

Chesham Woods - Local Nature Reserve (813kb 3 page pdf)
A circular walk around the six woodlands (3 semi-natural, 3 semi-ornamental) of Chesham.

Holcombe Heritage Trail (730kb 14 page pdf)
A walk around the historic village of Holcombe.

Hollins Vale Local Nature Reserve   (508kb 3 page pdf)
Hollins Vale is primarily a farmland reserve, with areas of woodland and wetland adding to its wildlife diversity. Find out more about the history of the site and advised circular walk route.

The Outwood Trail (692kb 5 page pdf)
A circular walk leaflet around the recently regenerated Outwood Trail, which incorporates the Irwell Sculpture Trail and National Cycle Network. The route links in to Prestwich Forest Park.

Peel Tower (711kb 5 page pdf)
A walks leaflet describing a short route through Holcombe and Ramsbottom interpreting the main points of interest along the way.

Philips Park - Local Nature Reserve (1mb 3 page pdf)
A circular walk leaflet around Philips Park Local Nature Reserve, which incorporates the Irwell Sculpture Trail and National Cycle Network.

Prestwich Clough (1mb 3 page pdf)
A circular walk leaflet around an ancient wooded valley linking Prestwich town centre to the Irwell Valley and associated recreational routes such as the Irwell Sculpture Trail.

Prestwich Forest Park (490kb 4 page pdf)
A circular walk leaflet around the Prestwich Forest Park, which incorporates the Irwell Sculpture Trail and National Cycle Network. The route links in to Outwood Forest Park.

Ramsbottom Town Centre Visitor Guide (1mb 2 page pdf)
A guide providing useful information about shopping, eating out, places to visit and the history of Ramsbottom.

Ramsbottom Heritage Trail (1mb 19 page pdf)
A leaflet celebrating the historic village of Ramsbottom

Redisher Wood Local Nature Reserve (914kb 3 page pdf)
Take a stroll through one of the best woodland sites of the borough with its abundance of wildlife and beautiful views.

Trees of Philips Park (989kb 19 page pdf) 
A walk around Philips Park identifying the different species of tree.  Learn about each tree and their historical, mythical background.

Two Brooks Valley (867kb 18 page pdf)
A circular walk giving a flavour of the valleys busy past, and its current tranquility and recreational value.

Walks Around Bury
This booklet is a compliation of several previously published trail guides, drawing attention to the interest to be found in different parts of the Borough. Includes background infromation to the walks and os based maps.(Hard copies available at Bury tourist information centre and all local libraries).