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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 are two walks on this visit to Whitchurch !

Peter Wilson will lead a 8 mile Circular Walk !

Phil Bullen will lead a 5  mile Circular Walk !

The walks will involve Woodland & a stretch of the beautiful Llangollen Canal which as recently been restored !

Whitchurch is a charming & historic town in Shropshire,with a canal,  a canal side cafe & a tourist information centre ! 

Saturday, 10 February 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Can the people attending this walk have the appropriate clothing !

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

Coach pick ups 

8-45, Standish, Globe 

8-50, Wigan Road, Ashfield Park 

8-55 Mesnes Road, Brocket

9-00 Wigan, Town Hall 

9-10 Abram, Simpkin St 

9-15 Golborne, Old Police Station 

The Coach will leave Whitchurch at 16-00 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 54181 41421
Nearest postcode:
SY13 1DS
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Start time:
10:30 am

Whitchurch a Shropshire Market Town !

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