Bolton: Three scenic walks near to pubs this Mother's Day

Tomorrow is Mothering Sunday and the weather conditions are set to be mostly dry with light rain in the morning changing to overcast by late morning - with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.

And with so many beautiful places and great pubs in and around Bolton, families really are spoilt for choice.

Here are three walks with great pubs to get you on your way.

Belmont reservoir is a great place to explore.

Walk around Belmont Reservoir and enjoy a pub lunch at the Black Dog Pub (Image: NQ/Google Maps)

From here you can explore the ruins of Hollinshead Hall and enjoy stunning views from the summit of Great Hill and then onto Hordern Stoops and the village of Belmont, where you can drop by The Black Dog Pub.

The Black Dog Pub has a range of dishes including burgers, pub classics, flatbreads, small plates, steaks, grills and more.

There is also a dessert list – which is the perfect treat after a walk and especially on Mother’s Day.

Or how about a walk at Doffcocker Lodge and the surrounding countryside before stopping at the Bob’s Smithy Inn on Chorley Old Road for a pub lunch?

Take a walk at Doffcocker lodge or the surrounding countryside before stopping at Bob Smithy's Inn Country Pub & Dining (Image: Phil Taylor/Bob Smithy's Inn Country Pub & Dining)Serving award-winning cask ales and fresh, locally sourced, home-cooked food, Bob’s Smithy Inn is well-placed within the countryside.

The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, Sunday lunch, and other main courses such as pies, pasta, steaks and fish.

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The Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs are also two beautiful areas perfect for a Sunday walk which offer fantastic scenery due to them being nestled within nature.

Take a walk around Entwistle Reservoir before stopping at The Strawbury Duck (Image: NQ/John Norris)Why not have a long walk and soak in the fresh air and then head to the Strawberry Duck which is a remote country pub offering cask ales and quality food, sitting between both the reservoirs.

There is a large menu with something for everyone - dishes include sandwiches, pub classics, burgers and steaks as well as a large range of starters and desserts.

There is also a children’s menu so the little ones can also enjoy the great outdoors and have a lovely meal to finish off.

Bolton is home to a large variety of amazing pubs and bars, find out more on TripAdvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g187053-zfg11776-Bolton_Greater_Manchester_England.html

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