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South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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Overview

A mostly flat walk taking in Lady Mabel's Wood, the Leeds Liverpool Canal, Haigh Hall and paths through the Haigh Country Park. There is some road walking, .

Thursday, 14 November 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
110.9m / 364ft
Type:
circular

Most of the paths are surfaced, but may be covered by fallen leaves. There is roadside parking on Hall Lane which may get busy. We will be leaving the road through the gate to the wood which is just after the railway bridge by a bin, not through the gates to the estate.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 59048 07794
Nearest postcode:
WN1 2SQ
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splice.played.tend
Start time:
1:00 pm

Hall Lane (off Leyland Mill Lane} Wigan WN12SQ

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