The Top 20 Attractions around Wigan

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

Haigh Hall is a historic country house in Haigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester. Built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, it replaced an ancient manor house … read more

A gentle climb up from Red Rock to Adlington with a steep, rocky descent at the Adlington side (or climb if you start here). Was quite boggy and muddy today … read more

Amazing route for gravel riding.

Wigan Top Lock is no. 65 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal system. If you are cycling to Wigan in the southwest and like locks, then there are another twenty … read more

Great gravel section but watch out the crater potholes in the dark.

Pennington Flash lake and the surrounding woodland and paths are a local nature reserve and country park.
A Flash is the term for a lake formed in a depression caused … read more

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.