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Easy hikes and walks around Wigan

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Exploring Wigan on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Wigan. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Around Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

5.12km

01:19

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Haigh Lower Plantations – Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Bottling Wood

7.33km

02:00

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Haigh Upper Plantations – Haigh Lower Plantations loop from New Springs

6.07km

01:39

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Whelley

6.83km

01:50

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Borsdane Wood – The Fairy Door, Borsdane Woods loop from Hindley

5.46km

01:26

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Tom Edmondson Hide – Views of Pennington Flash loop from Lowton Common

6.47km

01:40

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Common Lane Footbridge loop from Leigh

5.97km

01:31

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tom Edmondson Hide – Common Lane Footbridge loop from Leigh

3.86km

00:59

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Common Lane Footbridge – Tom Edmondson Hide loop from Pennington Wharf

3.70km

00:57

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Top of the Wigan Flight – Wigan Top Lock loop from Whelley

5.88km

01:33

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Wigan

1. Around Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

2. Haigh Lower Plantations – Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Bottling Wood

3. Haigh Upper Plantations – Haigh Lower Plantations loop from New Springs

4. Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Whelley

5. Borsdane Wood – The Fairy Door, Borsdane Woods loop from Hindley

6. Tom Edmondson Hide – Views of Pennington Flash loop from Lowton Common

7. Common Lane Footbridge loop from Leigh

8. Tom Edmondson Hide – Common Lane Footbridge loop from Leigh

9. Common Lane Footbridge – Tom Edmondson Hide loop from Pennington Wharf

10. Top of the Wigan Flight – Wigan Top Lock loop from Whelley

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