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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 visit to the fylde coast 

Walk one will be led by David it will start at Lytham & finish at Blackpool the walk will be mainly flat and will be 8 miles in total !

Walk two will be led by Phil and this walk will also be flat and will start at Lytham st Anne's and will be 5 miles in total 

Once the walks are completed there should be free time for a cafe/pub visit before the coach leaves for home at 4pm 

Saturday, 3 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Coach times are as follows

8-45 Golborne opposite old police station 

8-50 Abram simpkin st 

9-00 Wigan Library st town hall

9-05 Mesnes rd Brocket

9-10 Wigan rd ashfield pk

9-15 Standish School Lane

For your own and other people's safety,please 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

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

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