Date: Friday 5 June
Start time: 10am

Were heading back out for our nextBloom North walk, and wed love you to join us. This time, well explore the stunning routes around Blackstone Edge and Hollingworth Lake - a perfect mix of fresh air, relaxed conversation and great company.

The route
Well set off together and make our way up into Blackstone Edge, walking through beautiful open moorland before looping back via part of Hollingworth Lake.

The walk is around 10km in total, with a couple of gentle inclines but no major hills. Well keep a steady, social pace, and we expect to finish within 2.5 hours, so youll be done comfortably by lunchtime.

This one really is suitable for all, whether youre a regular walker or just fancy getting out for a bit of fresh air. Well behaved dogs are very welcome too

Well meet at the start point where youll have access to toilets and coffee if you want to grab a drink before we head off. After the walk, well stop for post-walk drinks, kindly provided by the Immediate Media team - a great chance to catch up and wind down together.

Well finish at The Wine Press, which serves excellent food and drinks if youd like to stay on:
https://www.wine-press.co.uk/

Getting to the route

By Train
If youre travelling in, catch the 09.36 from Manchester Victoria to Littleborough, arriving at 09.57. Well meet you at the station and walk up together - its around a 15-minute walk to the main group.

By car
If youre driving, head to:
Littleborough Visitor Centre Car Park, Hollingworth Lake, OL15 0AQ

You can park there for the morning (paid parking), and well meet outside the Visitor Centre before setting off.

Please let us know if youre coming so we can plan numbers ahead of time - it really helps us organise everything smoothly.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Lucy & James x