Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk down to the Wigan Flashes with good accessible paths and lots of wildlife.

Pat

October 29, 2025

Mountain biking

We were very pleased to have reached here. A long but pleasant ride up to the top lock

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1. Wigan Pier – Views of Pennington Flash loop from Golborne

29.0km

07:25

110m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan

18.5km

04:50

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wigan Pier – Crooke Hall Inn loop from Wigan North Western

9.22km

02:21

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

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Sunday 22 February

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Wigan Pier

1. Wigan Pier – Views of Pennington Flash loop from Golborne

2. Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan

3. Wigan Pier – Crooke Hall Inn loop from Wigan North Western

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