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Two Lads' Cairn – Barrow Bridge 63 Steps loop from Bolton

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Two Lads' Cairn – Barrow Bridge 63 Steps loop from Bolton

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Two Lads' Cairn – Barrow Bridge 63 Steps loop from Bolton

03:26

12.0km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.00 km

Remains of Col Ainsworth's Hunting Hut

Highlight • Structure

5.69 km

Winter Hill Air Disaster Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Winter Hill Air Disaster Plaque
On 27 February 1958, a Silver City Bristol 170 Freighter (G-AICS) travelling from the Isle of Man to Manchester crashed into Winter Hill (also known …

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6.99 km

Two Lads' Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built on what is thought to be an Anglo-Saxon site, "Two Lads" was constructed over a period of nearly two years by Robin Smith. The two cairns commemorate the tragic …

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10.9 km

Barrow Bridge 63 Steps

Highlight • Historical Site

Barrow Bridge is renowned for its iconic 63 steps, which mill workers once used daily to reach their jobs. Today these steps will guide you up to the stunning West Pennine Moors.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

2.94 km

2.45 km

1.79 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

4.28 km

3.48 km

2.71 km

1.36 km

236 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Two Lads' Cairn – Barrow Bridge 63 Steps loop from Bolton

Remains of Col Ainsworth's Hunting Hut

Winter Hill Air Disaster Memorial Plaque

Two Lads' Cairn

Barrow Bridge 63 Steps

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