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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

There will be two walks on this Ramble

Walk 1 will be a 8 mile circular walk led by David 

Walk 2 will be a 5 mile circular walk led by Phil 

After completing the reccys today 9-7-25 for the Arnside walks we have upgraded the long walk to quite strenuous for the first 35 minutes with a steep incline to Arnside Knott which stands at 522 Ft with amazing views over to Grange over sands & beyond !

 

Both of these walks will have magnificent views of the estuary & Grange over sands !

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Coach pick up times

Golborne ( high st ) 8-45 

Abram ( simpkin st ) 8-50

Wigan Library st ( town hall ) 9-00

Mesnes rd ( brocket ) 9-05

Wigan rd ( ashfield park ) 9-10 

Standish ( school lane ) 9-15 

Members = £15

Non members £18

Hopefully once the walks are completed there should be enough time for a cafe/pub visit !

For your own and other people's safety,please read and abide by any advice and guidance issued by the group and the instructions of the walk leaders.Every care is taken in planning our walks but we can accept no liability and participation is entirely at your own risk !

 

Features

  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 45710 78769
Nearest postcode:
LA5 0DB
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Start time:
10:30 am

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