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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

Peter Wilson will lead a 8 mile circular walk !

Phil Bullen will lead a 5 mile circular walk ! 

Uppermill is a canal & riverside village in the pennines,famous for its wool & cotton mills during the industrial revolution .

Coach times are as ! 

8-45 Standish the Globe 

8-50 Wigan Road, Ashfield park 

8-55 Meshes Road , Brocket 

9-00 Wigan Library st ,Town Hall 

9-10 Abram ,Simpkin st 

9-15 Golborne, Old Police Station 

 

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Saturday, 9 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walks should finish around 3-00/3-20 ,Hopefully there will be time for a pub  or cafe visit at the end of the walks !

The Coach will depart Uppermill at 4-00 

 

 

Can the people attending this walk have the appropriate clothing !

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

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99744 05775
Nearest postcode:
OL3 6AQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Uppermill is a village in the civil parish of Saddleworth !

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