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Wigan & District Group

We are the Wigan and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Canal & woodland walking taking in part of the Calderdale way with some moderate climbing & a few stiles to navigate !

There will be two walks a 8 mile walk & the  leader will be Peter Wilson & a 5 mile walk the  leader will be Phil Bullen.

Saturday, 7 October 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Can people attending this walk have the appropriate clothing, walking boots/shoes, rucksack, waterproof jacket & over trousers, & a pack lunch.

Coach pick ups 

8-45 Standish (Globe )

8-50 Wigan Road ( (opposite Ashfield park )

8-55 Mesnes Road ( opposite Brocket )

9-00 Wigan ( Town Hall )

9-10 Abram ( Simpkin Street ) 

9-15 Golborne ( opposite Old Police Station )

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 14338 22998
Nearest postcode:
HD6 1AY
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Start time:
10:30 am

Brighouse !

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking