Guided Night Hike - December 2024

Join us on the first Friday of every month for a twilight trek across the hills and trails of Holcombe Moor and experience the wild and rugged moorland at night.

This event is tyically 4.5 - 6 miles in distance with a fair amount of elevation. Like all our events, however, there's always a community feel on our night hikes and a sense of collective enjoyment in hiking across the moors and hills, pausing as we do to take in the sights, the stars - And plenty of photos too!

And, of course, all the proceeds go towards funding our Youth Programmes and Community Activities.

Please read the following before signing up:

Dogs are welcome: However please keep them on a lead no more than 2m in length at all times.

Please note that between the months of March and September this is a legal requirement due to ground-nesting birds on the moors.

The route: Between 7 - 9km / 4.5 - 6 miles in length and typically involves around 280m / 920 feet of ascent, some of which may be considered steep. The route encompasses a variety of footpath and bridleway, both rocky and muddy, and moorland which can be wet and boggy.

The Sunnywood Project strives to be a Leave No Trace  organisation: We ask that, as best we can, we leave only footprints. Do not drop any litter – anyone caught doing so will not be welcome back on a Sunnywood Project event.

Start time and duration: We will aim to set off at 7pm. The event typically takes 2hrs 15mins to 2hrs 45mins depending on pace and enjoyment – As this is a supportive, group event accommodating a range of abilities, please consider the latest time advertised if making plans after the event.

Meeting Point:

Lumb Carr Rd Car Park, Holcombe, Bury BL8 4NN

OS Grid: SD 78149 16224, W3W: mess.bagpipes.blank, https://w3w.co/mess.bagpipes.blank

Please allow enough time to get to the meeting point for a briefing and start at 7pm – we are unable to wait for you. Look out for The Sunnywood Project flag or van, and our volunteers wearing hi-viz.

Car parking is available and free, however we encourage car-sharing where possible for the sake of the local community and the environment.

What to bring:

• Headtorch or hand held torch
• Ensure you are dressed for the forecast weather for the event and are wearing sturdy footwear such as hiking boots or walking shoes. If the delivery team do not feel you are dressed / prepared suitably for the event, you may not be allowed to join for your safety and theirs.
• Please ensure you bring a waterproof outer layer, top and bottoms
• Snacks and water for the duration
• Hiking poles are optional
• Fully charged phone
• We recommend having the OS Locate and What3Words Apps installed on your phone

Places on this event are strictly limited for the safety and enjoyment of all.

If you require any further information or guidance, you can find our Frequently Asked Questions page here or get in touch with us here.