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WIGAN PIER
10.30 am Saturday 3rd June OS. 108 SD576052
As no car-shuffle is necessary, we will meet at the later time of 10.30
at Wigan Pier. For those travelling by road, Wigan Pier is well
signed by means of brown tourist signs and is very near to the
centre of Wigan. Street parking is available opposite the pier and
there is also a large car park which appears to be FREE. Beware
the one-way traffic system! For those travelling by train, Wigan Pier
is just a few minutes walk from both the North Western (for trains
from Euston, Crewe, Preston and Liiverpool) and Wallgate (for trains
from Manchester, Southport and Kirkby) railway stations. Walk
downhill on Wallgate, under the railway, and continue on Wallgate
until you reach the pier on the left. The bus station, between Market
Street and Hallgate is only slightly further away.
Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, the visitor attractions at the
pier are not open on Saturdays. However, there are still points of
interest to see before we begin our walk. The first section follows the
Leeds/Liverpool canal as it gradually rises up through 21 locks. Here
the tow path is constructed from block paving and makes for easy
walking.
On the day of the recce we lunched at Kirkless Hall, a canal side
hostelry. The food wasnt the best pub grub we had ever had but the
dining area is designated smoke free, there are outside tables for
good weather, and they serve Jennings Cocker Hoop and
Burtonwood Ales. There is another hostelry nearby.
After this point in the walk, (about 3.5 miles) there is a nearby bus
stop for anyone wishing to return to Wigan. The walk continues
along the canal before turning off into Haigh Hall Country Park, once
the home of the Earls of Crawford and Balcarres. The route passes
the hall and follows a woodland path to the Stables Centre where
there are retail therapy and refreshment opportunities.
The final part of the walk takes us through the village of Haigh,
passing a rather splendid windmill en route, and then follows a
country path back to civilisation and frequent buses to Wigan. 8
miles in total.
As always, please let the leader know the evening before if you
are joining the walk.
01274 589309 (If Im out please leave a message.)
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For any queries on the day, my mobile no. is: 07742 656223
Barbara Walker
NEXT TIME OUT 12th AUGUST, LOUTH NAVIGATION
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David Kitching
http://www.brocross.com
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