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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

This is a scenic coastal walk  of 8.5 miles from Blackpool to Lytham,there will be plenty of bird life for the Keen twitchers amongst us  who participate in this popular walk !

Walk Leader David Dalton 

Can the people attending this walk have the appropriate clothing !

Walking boots/shoes, Waterproof jacket & over trousers, Pack lunch 

Saturday, 6 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Coach pick ups are as follows 

8-45 Golborne ( near old police station )

8-50 Abram ( Simpkin street )

9-00 Wigan ( town hall )

9-05 Mesnes road ( near brocket )

9-10 Wigan road ( opposite Ashfield Park )

9-15 Standish School Lane ( left at lights just past the spar shop )

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 31312 32226
Nearest postcode:
FY4 2PQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 36579 27159
Nearest postcode:
FY8 5EN
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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