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Ride to the Parsonage in Leigh

Sunday 21st December 2025 10:00am

Starting from - Wigan Warriors Stadium, Loire Drive, Wigan
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There are toilets at the start of the ride and car park passes will be available. WN5 0UH

This Be Well Wigan ride is open for anyone to join

  • 21 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), eBike
  • 3 hr 30 mins
  • Challenging
  • Wigan
  • Adults 16+ only
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Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

About the route

Starting point




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This ride will leave Robin Park and follow the River Douglas then go through Westwood, Amberswood and Fir Tree Flash to Plank Lane. After cutting through the housing estate we circle Firs Park and follow Westleigh Brook before reaching the Parsonage.

The return route will go through Crankwood to join the Leeds and Liverpool Leigh Branch canal back to Robin Park.

Barriers on the ride:-
Amberswood - XL kissing gate (most bikes fit) or use the step over horse stile
BlackBerry Drive estate - chicane
Barlows Farm - step over horse stile
Belmont Avenue - H frame
Bickershaw Lane - XL kissing gate
Clifton Street - A frame
Bridgedale Road - chicane

As usual photos will be taken on the ride and will be put on the Wigan and Leigh Cycling Group Facebook page - please notify the ride leaders if you do not want your photo taken.

Waterways of Wigan and Leigh

The ride is a mixture of canal towpath, quiet roads, short stretches of busy roads and tracks and trails which are potholed in places.

There will be short stops en route and a longer stop for refreshments at the Parsonage in Leigh. www.theparsonageleigh

Please bring drinks/snacks or money to buy them. Helmets should be worn on this ride.

New riders are welcome on our rides and we never leave anyone behind.

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