For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter Thousands of walkers planning to make the trip up to Rivington Pike on Good Friday are being encouraged to avoid the Easter tradition for the second year running.
The annual Winter Hill walk was started as a Christian pilgrimage in the 19th century, and now generations of families from all backgrounds have adopted the ritual.
Last year, landowners United Utilities urged people to stay away from the Pike, closing all car parks, toilets and gates to the beauty spot, while the fun fair typically staged also did not go ahead.
Today (April 1), the organisation has again announced the fair is cancelled 'to reduce the numbers of people congregating at the
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