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Wigan and Leigh Flashes and Nature Reserves

Saturday 5th December 2020 10:00am

Starting from - Far left corner of Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles Robin Park Arena Car Park. Car Park is pay and display but I should have free passes available on the day.

This 3 word address refers to an exact 3m x 3m location. https://w3w.co/dreams.hurls.oppose tap the link or enter the 3 words into the free what3words app to find it. WN5 0UH

  • 24.4 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 4 hr 30 mins
  • Mountain bike
  • Wigan
  • Adults 16+ only

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About the route

Starting point




Greater Manchester
WN5 0UH

The route takes in the following
Amberswood Local Nature Reserve
Low Hall Local Nature Reserve
Bickershaw Country Park
Fir Tree Flash
Pennington Flash Country Park
Pennington Hall Park
Horrock's Flash
Scotsman’s Flash
Pearson's Flash

Route rating

5 stars (4) Reviews

This ride covers a lot of the areas visited on the guided rides from Wigan and Leigh. As this is a ride social the terrain is a little bit tougher, more so if it has been raining. There will be mud and you will need tyres with grip, recommendation is a mountain bike.

Roads are minimal and just to link the trails and towpaths. Some of the trails can be very muddy with puddles that can give you wet feet.

The plan is to stop at Pennington Hall Park 15 miles into the ride. The cafe and toilets are now open.

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