Towards College

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n°55729285

Creation

27 Jun 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.03 km
Calculated time: 1h 50
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 43 m
Vertical drop: - 59 m
Highest point: 135 m
Lowest point: 81 m

District: Wigan
Start: N 53.516317° / W 2.684502°
End: N 53.518217° / W 2.679133°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 102 m - Continue onto Pemberton Road, A571
2 : km 0.59 - alt. 124 m - Turn right onto Winstanley Road
3 : km 1.32 - alt. 117 m - Turn left
4 : km 2.2 - alt. 115 m - Turn sharp left onto Longshaw Old Road
5 : km 2.38 - alt. 125 m - Turn left onto Upholland Road, B5206
6 : km 3.52 - alt. 129 m - Turn sharp left onto Wigan Road, A571
7 : km 3.96 - alt. 127 m - Turn right
8 : km 3.98 - alt. 127 m - Turn sharp right onto Wigan Road, A571
9 : km 4.92 - alt. 125 m - Turn left onto Winstanley Road, A571
10 : km 4.99 - alt. 124 m - Turn right onto A571
11 : km 5.59 - alt. 101 m - Turn right onto Pine View
12 : km 5.91 - alt. 86 m - Turn right onto Beech Walk
E : km 6.03 - alt. 81 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Other walks in the area

Orrell Winstanley Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

Starting from Orrell Waterpark then follows lower slopes of Billinge Hill before ascending to Winstanley College and back to the waterpark. Good views over Mersey, Winter Hill and Cheshire hills.
⚠️ Apparently there is a problem with the route between waypoints (7) and (8). Partway along the footpath parallel to Chair Wood there are signs stating this is private land and there is no right of way. These signs are repeated at the other end of the path on Park Road and the gate giving access to Park Road is locked. If anyone could check and offer another alternative please?

Billinge Longshaw Circular

Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)

Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.

Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular

Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)

A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.

Bryn Gates Lane Circular

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Gathurst Dean Brook Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

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Wigan Flashes Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

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Carr Mill Chadwick Green Circular

Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)

A circular route crossing Carr Mill via causeway onto a rising farmland section leading to Newton Rd. Extensive views over Mersey Plain, Manchester and Cheshire Heights from this midway point. Return route is via open farmland leading to woodland section back to lakeside.