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Course Status
- Last checked July 2023. Everything OK.
- Apparently there is now funding for redevelopment of the central buildings to provide a cafe and toilets.
- NB. the rides around JJ are increasingly indistinct, though the paths along them are clear enough.
- NB. TT has been moved away from repeated vandalism – across the path to a new home between two large trees. Make sure you have the latest map !
- NB. The path up to control C becomes very overgrown in Summer.
- NB. It is feasible and safe to go between R and DD along the main road pavement.
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Orienteering map details
- A4 Landscape, Scale 1:5000. Last updated 2022.
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Start/Finish
- The Start/Finish is a tree next to the East end of the car parking area.
Map detail showing car park areas and the Start/Finish tree
Moses Gate Crompton’s Lodges Start/Finish post
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How to get a map
Moses Gate Crompton’s Lodges waterproof print£1.50
Moses Gate Crompton’s Lodges PDF£1.50
- Or buy any map from Get a Map

Woodland path Moses Gate

Moss and ferns near control point C

Swans on the large lake
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Park Facilities
- K Car Parks z Playground X Picnic areas
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Directions
- From M60(J15) take M61 (Preston) and exit at J2 on to Bolton Spur. Take first exit along spur and follow A6053 through Farnworth. After 1 mile A6053 turns sharp R at traffic lights under bypass flyover towards Little Lever. Park entrance is on R 400m after R turn.
- OS Grid Reference: SD 741 068, Nearest Post Code: BL4 7QS
- Public transport options
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Other useful information
- Parks contact: by website only www.bolton.gov.uk
- Bolton Council web site – Parks Information
- Wikipedia entry for Moses Gate Country Park
- GPS Cycle and Walking Route for Moses Gate Country Park
- Visit North West web site for Moses Gate Country Park
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Course Maintenance
- Maintained by GMOA, supported by Bolton Council.
- Postwatchers, please click here to submit your report.