Religion 8 Notable residents 9 References 10 External links [ edit ] Geography and administration Neighbouring towns, villages and places. North-West: Farnworth North: Farnworth , Bolton North-East: Kearsley West: Little Hulton Walkden East: Wardley South-West: Ellenbrook , Boothstown South: Worsley South-East: Roe Green Until 1894, the majority of Walkden lay within