Walker Fold Woods (Smithills Estate)
Walker Fold car park, Walker Fold Road, Smithills, Bolton, BL1 7PT · Bolton & Bury
These woods sit on the moors above Bolton within the Woodland Trust's Smithills Estate - the largest site the Trust has ever acquired in England. An easy walk of just over a mile on good footpaths with no steep hills loops through the trees, with views across Bolton and Manchester and up to the Winter Hill mast. A coffee kiosk and picnic tables at the car park make it an easy short outing with little ones.
Spark Hub tip: No barbecues, cigarettes or fires - the moorland here is a serious fire risk. The car park can close in bad weather.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Car park 6.30am-8.30pm (BST) / 7.30am-5.30pm (GMT)
- Address
- Walker Fold car park, Walker Fold Road, Smithills, Bolton, BL1 7PT
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walker Fold car park, 60 spaces, free - Woodland Trust lists sat-nav postcode BL6 6PR for it
- Facilities
- Free car park (60 spaces) · Temporary toilet at Walker Fold · The Coffee Box kiosk (10am-4pm daily) · Picnic tables
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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