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North West England

Two Lads' Cairn

North West England

Two Lads' Cairn

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Two Lads' Cairn

Hiking

4.9

(97)

Running

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

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

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Tips

January 27, 2023

Hiking

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.

March 25, 2024

Hiking

Amazing views over Winter hill and Rivington Pike

March 25, 2024

Hiking

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

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Elevation 440 m

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

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