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WelcomeWelcome to our October - March walks programme. Our walks are ideal for people who want to improve their general health and wellbeing and are great for people of all ages to take up walking in a safe and sociable atmosphere.

- All walks are dog friendly unless stated- All walks are adult only unless stated- All walks are free of charge- There is no need to book unless stated- We always encourage walkers to bring a friend along to our walks- If you have any special requirements, please contact our walks co-ordinator [email protected]

- Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the walk

All you need is suitable footwear and clothing, and a smile on your face.

Inspiring healthy lifestyles are proud to be an accredited Walking for Health scheme, whose vision is that everyone will have access to a wide range of local walks.

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ContentsWeekly Walks 4

Walking Football 9

Weekly Walks, Wigan 5

Walking Netball 9

Weekly Walks, Leigh 6

Nordic Walks 10

Nature Walks 7

Evening Walks 11

Walking Rounders 9

One off Walks 12

Hill Walk 8

Social Walk and Talk 11

Meeting Points 13

Waggy Tails Walk 9

Weekly WalksJoin us at our weekly walks, meeting at a range of venues across the borough. Walks are suitable for those looking to get active and enjoy the great outdoors.

There will be no walks on any bank holidays.


MondayAspull Library, 10am-11.30am – Health Walk

Aspull Library, 10am-12 noon – Progression Walk

Pennington Flash Country Park, 11am-12 noon – Health Walk

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10.30am-12 noon – Progression Walk

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noon – Advanced Walk

TuesdayMesnes Park, 11am-11.30am *Dementia friendly walk*

Tuesday Trek, Molyneux House, 11am-12 noon

Bridgewater Medical Centre, 1.30pm-2.30pm – 3rd Tuesday of the month meet at 1.15pm for bus journey to a different walk venue. Bus fare required.

WednesdayPlantation Gates, 9.30am-10.30am – The last Wednesday of the month is a 2 hour walk

Brookmill Medical Centre, 10.30am-11.30am

Atherton Children’s Centre, 10am-11am

ThursdayMosley Common, 10.30am-11.30am

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-10.40am – Short Walk

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-11am – Health Walk

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-11am – Progression Walk

SaturdayAstley Amble, 10am-11am

Bickershaw Community Walk, 10am-11am

Weekly Walks, Wigan and surrounding areas Weekly walks taking place every Tuesday and Thursday on the west side of the Borough. Our walks meet at a different venue each week, providing a variety of walks on your doorstep.

All walks are 11am-12 noon, unless otherwise stated.


October Tues 1st, Crooke Village

Thurs 3rd, Ince Cemetery

Tues 8th, Village on the Green, Aspull

Thurs 10th, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve

Tues 15th, Kirkless Hall Inn

Thurs 17th, Low Hall Nature Reserve

Tues 22nd, Red Rock

Thurs 24th, Gidlow Cemetery

Tues 29th, Borsdane Wood, Aspull

Thurs 31st, Three Sisters Recreation Area

NovemberTues 5th, Hall Lane

Thurs 7th, Spring View

Tues 12th, Standish Cricket Club

Thurs 14th, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Tues 19th, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve 10am-12noon/11am-12noon

Thurs 21st, Parsons Meadow

Tues 26th, Crooke Village

Thurs 28th, Appley Bridge - 10.30am-12 noon

DecemberTues 3rd, Orrell Water Park

Thurs 5th, Ashfield Park

Tues 10th, Borsdane Woods, Aspull

Thurs 12th, Ince Cemetery

Tues 17th, Viridor Woods

Thurs 19th, Robin Park Leisure Centre

JanuaryThurs 2nd, Three Sisters Recreation Area

Tues 7th, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve

Thurs 9th, Low Hall Nature Reserve

Tues 14th, Spring View

Thurs 16th, Viridor Woods

Tues 21st, Red Rock

Thurs 23rd, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Tues 28th, Gidlow Cemetery

Thurs 30th, Hall Lane

February Tues 4th, Spring View

Thurs 6th, Amberswood Nature Reserve

Tues 11th, Kirkless Hall Inn

Thurs 13th, Standish Cricket Club

Tues 18th, Crooke Village

Thurs 20th, Orrell Water Park

Tues 25th, Ince Cemetery

Thurs 27th, Three Sisters Recreation Area

MarchTues 3rd, Appley Bridge - 10.30am-12 noon

Thurs 5th, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Tues 10th, Borsdane Wood, Aspull

Thurs 12th, Hall Lane

Tues 17th, Red Rock

Thurs 19th, Village on The Green Aspull

Tues 24th, Orrell Water Park - 10am-12 noon/11am-12 noon

Thurs 26th, Viridor Wood

Tues 31st, Parbold - 10am-12 noon

Weekly Walks, Leigh and surrounding areas Weekly walks taking place every Wednesday and Friday on the east side of the Borough. Our walks meet at a different venue each week, providing a variety of walks on your doorstep.

All walks are 11am-12 noon, unless otherwise stated.


OctoberWeds 2nd, Colliers Wood

Fri 4th, Pennington Hall park

Weds 9th, Amberswood

Fri 11th, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane

Weds 16th, Astley Street Park

Fri 18th, New Manchester

Weds 23rd, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre

Fri 25th, Golborne Library

Weds 30th, Shakerley

NovemberFri 1st, Windy Bank Wood

Weds 6th, Low Hall Nature Reserve

Fri 8th, Astley Green Remembrance walk

Weds 13th, Leigh Leisure Centre

Fri 15th, Three Sisters Nature Reserve

Weds 20th, Hindsford

Fri 22nd, Pickley Green

Weds 27th, Borsdane Woods, Hindley

Fri 29th, Dam House

DecemberWeds 4th, Barlows Wood

Fri 6th, Fir Tree Flashes

Weds 11th, Windy Bank Wood

Fri 13th, Lilford Park

Weds 18th, Hindley Bridleway

Fri 20th, Marsland Green

January Fri 3rd, Colliers Wood

Weds 8th, Pennington Hall Park

Fri 10th, Amberswood

Weds 15th, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane

Fri 17th, Astley Street Park

Weds 22nd, New Manchester

Fri 24th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre

Weds 29th, Golborne Library

Fri 31st, Shakerley

FebruaryWeds 5th, Windy Bank Wood

Fri 7th, Low Hall Nature Reserve

Weds 12th, Astley Green

Fri 14th, Leigh Leisure Centre

Weds 19th, Three Sisters Recreation Area

Fri 21st Hindsford

Weds 26th, Pickley Green

Fri 28th, Borsdane Wood, Hindley

March Weds 4th, Dam House

Fri 6th, Barlows Wood

Weds 11th, Fir Tree Flashes

Fri 13th, Windy Bank Wood

Weds 18th, Lilford Park

Fri 20th, Hindley Bridleway

Weds 25th, Marsland Green

Fri 27th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre


Nature WalksEnjoy a relaxed stroll around the borough’s natural green spaces as we take time to explore, look and listen. Binoculars and cameras recommended.

Booking essential for all Nature Walks.

October

Urban NatureTake a look at the wildlife which makes its home right on our doorstep, from the canals to the churches and town centre buildings

Sat 26th, Robin Park Leisure Centre, 10am-12noon

Fungi Foray An autumnal walk around Three Sisters, enjoying the trees in autumn colour, the fruits of the season and the gathering winter bird life.

Sun 27th, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-12 noon

November

Winter in the WoodsA gentle wander through Haigh Woodland Park looking at how the wildlife is preparing for the harsh winter months.

Sun 17th, Haigh Woodland Park, 10am-12 noon

December

Towpath Trundle Join us for a walk along the canal and onto Lightshaw Meadows Nature Reserve to enjoy the winter scenery and wildlife.

Sun 8th, Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noon

January

Feeding Station FrenzyThree Sisters is always on form at this time of year and we’ll be looking for hungry ducks on the lake and the busy activity on the bird feeding station.

Sun 26th, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-12 noon


Nature Walks cont...March

Leap into Spring The changing seasons at Wigan Flashes sees some of our resident species hopping into action and this morning walk will look for frog and toad activity.

Sun 1st, Wigan Flashes *meet at Hawkley Hall School Car Park*, 10am-12noon

Sand Martins and Swallows Spring has landed and the first migrants will be making their appearance at Pennington Flash following their long journeys. We’ll be on the hunt for the new arrivals.

Sun 22nd, Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noon

Early Bird Amble The early bird always catches the worm. Join us for fabulous early walks, trying to get great snaps of the wonderful nature on offer across the borough’s green spaces.

Sun 13th October, Wigan Flashes *meet at Hawkley Hall School Car Park*, 8am-9.30am

Sun 17th November, Three Sisters Nature Reserve, 8am-9.30am

Sun 26th January Pennington Flash Nature Reserve, 8am-9.30am

Sun 23rd February Orrell Water Park, 8am-9.30am

Sun 22nd March Haigh Woodland Park, 8am-9.30am

Sun 26th April Wigan Flashes *meet at Hawkley Hall School Car Park*, 8am-9.30am

All Nature Walks are child friendly

Hill WalkA challenging walk around the beautiful countryside of Rivington. Walks are on varied terrain, including inclines and declines.

1st and 3rd Monday of each month (excludes Bank Holidays)Rivington Barn, 10:30am-12:30pm

Bump and Buggy Perfect for pre and post-natal mums, dads and families with young children. Join us for a drink afterwards in the café.

Thursday - Pennington Hall Park, 10.30am-11.30am

Friday - Haigh Woodland Park, 10.30am-11.30am

Walking NetballWalking Netball is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace. The game has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level.

Walking FootballIf you thought your footballing days were over…then think again! Walking Football is a slower paced version of ‘the beautiful game’ which has encouraged thousands of men and women up and down the country to rediscover the joys of playing football again.

Waggy Tails WalkEnjoy a group walk with fellow dog lovers. Find new exciting areas to walk your four-legged friend. All dogs must be on non-extendable leads.

1st Sunday of every month Haigh Woodland Park, 10.30am-12 noon

2nd Sunday of every monthPennington Flash Country Park, 10.30am-12 noon

All Waggy Tails Walks are child friendly

Walking RoundersWhen you ask people about Rounders it brings a smile, with memories of a fun, team sport they played in summer at school. We’ve adapted the rules to suit those wanting to the play the game at a slower pace.


Visit our Back to Sport website for a full list of walking sports sessions:inspiringhealthylifestyles.org/backtosport

Friday

New to Nordic Walking 9.30amJoin us at Greenslate Farm for a 30-minute session to help new walkers learn the Nordic Walking technique.

Greenslate Community Farm, 10am-11amNordic walking for beginners/ intermediate.Greenslate Community Farm, 10am-11.15amNordic walking for more advanced walkers.

Saturday

New to Nordic Walking 9.00amA 30-minute session to help new walkers learn the Nordic Walking technique. Nordic technique sessions take place at the same venue as the regular 9.30am Nordic Walk.

October5th, Tyldesley Park and Ride, 9.30am-11am

12th, Crown Hotel, 9.30am-11.30am

19th, Leigh Leisure Centre, 9.30am-11am

26th, Parbold Hill, 9.30am-11.30am

November2nd, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane, 9.30am-11.30am

9th, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 9.30am-11am

16th, Mosley Common Pit Wheel, 9.30am-11.30am

23rd, Amberswood, 9.30am-11am

30th, Red Rock, 9.30am-11.30am

December7th, Pennington Hall Park, 9.30am-11am

14th, Tyldesley Park and Ride, 9.30am-11am

21st, Borsdane Wood, Aspull, 9.30am-11am

January4th, Crown Hotel, 9.30am-11.30am

11th, Astley Green, 9.30am-11am

18th, Leigh Leisure Centre, 9.30am-11.30am

25th, Parbold Hill, 9.30am-11.30am

February1st, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane, 9.30am-11am

8th, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 9.30am-11am

15th, Mosley Common Pit Wheel, 9.30am-11.30am

22nd, Amberswood, 9.30am-11am

29th, Red Rock, 9.30am-11.30am

March7th, Pennington Hall Park, 9.30am-11am

14th, Lowton, 9.30am-11am

21st, Greenslate Community Farm, 9.30am-11.30am

28th, Little Shakerley Common, 9.30am-11am

Nordic WalksNordic Walking is a full body workout using poles. Suitable for walkers of all abilities, with experienced instructors on hand to provide guidance. Poles are provided.

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Evening WalksOur evening walks are suitable for all abilities. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a social walk within a group during the winter months.

Tuesday - 7pm-8pm

October1st, Lilford Park

8th, Bridgewater Medical Centre

15th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre

22nd, Leigh Leisure Centre

29th, Tyldesley Park and Ride

November5th, Lilford Park



26th, Leigh Leisure Centre

December3rd, Tyldesley Park and Ride

10th, Lilford Park


January7th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre


21st, Tyldesley Park and Ride

28th, Lilford Park

February4th, Bridgewater Medical Centre



25th, Tyldesley Park and Ride

March3rd, Lilford Park




31st, Tyldesley Park and Ride

Wednesday – 6.45pm-7.45pm Aspull Library

Social Walk and TalkLove the outdoors? Want to meet new people? Come and join us at our Social Walk and Talk in fantastic surroundings. Bring a packed lunch and a flask *optional*

Thurs 24th October, Windy Bank Wood, 12 noon -1.30pm

Thurs 21st November, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 1pm-2.30pm

Tues 21st January, Wigan Flashes, 12 noon-1.30pm

Tues 13th February, Low Hall Nature Reserve, 11am-12.30pm

Astley Remembrance Walk Remembering those who lost their lives in World War One. Join our walk around the historical Astley Green Village.Fri 8th November, Astley Green, 11am-12 noon

Wigan Way Walk A historical 10-mile walk with many points of interest along the route. Please bring a packed lunch. Sat 16th November,Robin Park Leisure Centre, 10am-4pm approx

Wigan, Salford and Ramblers WalkJoin us for a 6-mile joint walk along theBridgewater Canal, taking in the historic Worsleyand Lancashire Mining Museum. Please bring a packed lunch.Mon 16th March, Mosley Comon Pitt Wheel, 10.30am-2.30pm

Haigh CircularA fabulous 10-mile walk.Taking in the scenery of Haigh and the surrounding areas. Bring refreshments and a pub stop at the end is always welcome *optional*Sat 29th Feb, Aspull Library, 10am-4pm approx

Mulled Wine WalkCelebrate the festive period with us and enjoy a warm glass of mulled wine following a wintery walk around Haigh Woodland Park. Booking essential for the Mulled Wine walk getactivewalking.eventbrite.comSun 1st December, Haigh Woodland Park, 12.30pm-2.30pm *wine included as part of the walk*

Pub StrollFancy a walk with a bite to eat at the end? Astley Green walk is a scenic stroll with breath taking views along the route, finishing with lunch at the Boathouse Pub *optional*Thurs 23rd January, The Old Boat House Pub, 11am-2pm

One Off Walks


Meeting pointsWalk Meeting Point Postcode

Sat NavAmberswood Car park on Wigan Road, Hindley,

opposite La Cava RestaurantWN2 3BU

Appley Bridge Bridge Hotel car park WN6 9AR

Ashfield Park Main car park, Wigan Road, Standish WN6 0EQ

Aspull Library Outside library, Oakfield Crescent WN2 1XJ

Astley Street Park Main car park, Tyldesley M29 7BA

Astley Green Astley Green Colliery Museum entrance, Higher Green Lane

M29 7JB

Astley Amble Car park Tyldesley Park and Ride M29 8HG

Atherton Children’s Centre Main entrance, Formby Avenue, Atherton M46 0HX

Barlows Wood At the end of Rivington Drive/ Belmont Ave, Bickershaw

WN2 4AL

Beacon Country Park Carr Lane car park, Beacon Lane, Skelmersdale WN8 7RU

Bickershaw Community Walk

Community Club car park WN2 5TE

Bickershaw Flashes Opposite Kate’s Nursery, Smith Lane WN2 4XR

Boat House Pub Car Park, Higher Green Lane, Astley M29 7JB

Borsdane Wood, Aspull Car Park at the end of Mill Lane, Aspull WN2 1QY

Borsdane Wood, Hindley Tunnel entrance, end of Hindley Mill Lane, Hindley WN2 4BT

Bridgewater Medical Centre

Medical Centre reception area, Henry Street, Leigh

WN7 2PE

Brookmill Medical Centre Outside reception, College Street, Leigh WN7 2RB

Byrom Wood Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton WA3 2 AH

Colliers Wood, Gin Pit Miners Welfare Club, Meanley Road, Astley M29 7DW

Crooke Village End of Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground WN6 8LR

Crown Hotel Far end of car park, Wigan Road, Aspull WN2 1DP

Dam House, Astley Car park 1, Astley Hall Drive M29 7TX

Gidlow Cemetery Car Park, Wigan Road, near Boars Head Pub WN6 0AD

Golborne Library Library car park, Tanners Lane WA3 3AW

Greenslate Community Farm

Outside Straw Bale Café WN5 7BG

Haigh Woodland Park Visitor Centre/Golf Shop, Wigan WN2 1PE

Hindley Bridleway Car park on Wigan Road, Hindley, opposite La Cava Restaurant

WN2 3BU

Hindsford James Street off Lodge Road M46 9BS


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Walk Meeting Point Postcode Sat Nav

Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Main entrance, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton M46 0PJ

Ince Cemetery Cemetery Road WN3 4NL

Ince Start Well Centre Main entrance, Charles Street WN2 2AL

Kirkless Hall Inn Pub car park, Albion Drive, Aspull WN2 1JL

Hall Lane Meet at the end of Hall Lane WN1 2SE

Leigh Leisure Centre Main entrance, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way WN7 4JY

Lilford Park Park Gates, Elmridge, Leigh WN7 1HN

Little Shakerley Common Village green on Common Lane, Tyldesley M29 8DD

Low Hall Nature Reserve Main car park, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge WN2 3UD

Lowton The junction of Heath Lane and Stone Cross Lane North

WA3 2SH

Marsland Green Lay by off A572 junction with Marsland Green Lane, Astley

M29 7LH

Mesnes Park Meet at the lodge entrance WN1 1TU

Molyneux House Car park, Molyneux House, School Lane, Scholes WN1 3SE

Mosley Common Outside St John’s church M28 1AN

Mosley Common Pit Wheel Pit Wheel, Bridgewater Road M28 1AD

New Manchester Bridgewater Road, just off the East Lancs Road, Mosley Common

M28 1AD

Orrell Water Park Car Park, Lodge Road WN5 7AT

Parbold Hill Far end of the car park at Miller and Carter Restaurant, top of Parbold Hill

WN8 7TG

Parsons Meadow Side of Halfords car park, Gower Street, Newtown WN5 9AD

Pennington FlashCountry Park

Portacabin by toilet block, main car park (small charge), St Helens Road, Leigh

WN7 3PA

Pennington Hall Park Car park, St Helens Road, Leigh WN7 3PA

Pickley Green, Westleigh Car park, Coal Pit Lane, Westleigh WN7 5QL

Plantation Gates Opposite Royal Albert Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NN

Pretoria Memorial Crilly Park car park, Spa Road, Atherton M46 9XG

Red Rock Car park on the left, half way up the brow, Red Rock Lane, Standish

WN1 2UW

Rivington Top Barn, Rivington Lane, Horwich BL6 7SB

Walk Meeting Point Postcode Sat Nav

Robin Park Leisure Centre Outside main reception, Loire Drive, Wigan WN5 0UH

Shakerley Car park on corner of York Avenue and Lancaster Avenue

M29 8EZ

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre

Shopping Centre entrance, adjacent to car park, Leigh

WN7 4PG

Spring View Outside Spring View Community Sports Association, Hatfield Close

WN3 4PH

Standish Cricket Club Entrance to car park, Green Lane WN6 0TU

Swing Bridge, Plank Lane Swing Bridge car park, Leigh WN7 4QE

Three Sisters Recreation Area

Car park by the lake, Three Sisters Road, Ashton WN4 8DD

Tyldesley Park and Ride Park and Ride, Astley Street M29 8HG

Village on the Green, Aspull Large car park, Woods Road WN2 1PJ

Viridor Wood Car park, Bolton Road, Bamfurlong WN4 8TL

Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve

St James Church, Poolstock Lane WN3 5EZ

Windy Bank Wood Bents Garden Centre main car park, Warrington Road, Culcheth(meet near the bus stop)

WN3 5NT

Worthington Lakes Car park, Chorley Road, Standish. *No Dogs Allowed*

WN1 2XN


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First Set your challenge

100 miles = 17 miles per month 200 miles = 33 miles per month 500 miles = 83 miles per month

Date Acheived

7.5 mls Wigan Pier to Leigh Bridge

10 miles:

23mls Wigan Town Hall to Manchester Town Hall

25 miles:

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57.5mls Wigan Town Hall to Lancaster Town Hall

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167mls Wigan to Edinburgh (as the crow flies)

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176mls Wigan to London (as the crow flies)

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260mls Wigan to France (Calais)

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