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The best running trails around Wigan

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Running around Wigan is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Wigan—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1. Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Haigh

5.44km

00:38

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Leeds and Liverpool Canal – River Douglas loop from Wigan Wallgate

21.2km

02:17

180m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

10.4km

01:05

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Forest Trail – Boothstown Marina loop from Higher Folds

25.3km

02:42

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Start of the Towpath – Boothstown Marina loop from Hooten Gardens

21.7km

02:17

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Kidney Pond loop from Pennington

7.25km

00:46

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Haigh Lower Plantations loop from New Springs

4.38km

00:28

70m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Fairclough Wood loop from Well Court

8.37km

00:53

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of the Lake loop from Lowton Common

6.85km

00:45

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Swinley

5.06km

00:33

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Wigan

1. Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Haigh

2. Leeds and Liverpool Canal – River Douglas loop from Wigan Wallgate

3. Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Wigan Wallgate

4. Forest Trail – Boothstown Marina loop from Higher Folds

5. Start of the Towpath – Boothstown Marina loop from Hooten Gardens

6. Kidney Pond loop from Pennington

7. Haigh Lower Plantations loop from New Springs

8. Fairclough Wood loop from Well Court

9. View of the Lake loop from Lowton Common

10. Haigh Upper Plantations loop from Swinley

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