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Location: Horwich, Bolton, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Two Lads Cairn – Two Lads Cairns loop from Moss Bank

12.1km

03:26

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Two Lads Cairn – Two Lads Cairns loop from Johnson Fold

6.55km

01:53

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Japanese Garden – Seven Arched Bridge loop from Rivington

9.26km

02:45

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ian Delve

January 27, 2023

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 death of two young men who, legend has it, perished on the site many hundreds of years ago.The spot, which provides a panoramic view of Bolton, Rivington Pike and the transmitter mast is used by ramblers and runners as a navigation point and is a favourite resting spot for visitors who pass nearby.

Vicki Roberts

March 25, 2024

The walk from the road up to the two lads is VERY muddy

Terry lyon

September 10, 2023

Add it to your walk either from Rivington pike or winter hill

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Horwich, Bolton, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Two Lads Cairns

1. Two Lads Cairn – Two Lads Cairns loop from Moss Bank

2. Two Lads Cairn – Two Lads Cairns loop from Johnson Fold

3. The Japanese Garden – Seven Arched Bridge loop from Rivington

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