Woods and Flashes

The ride will leave Robin Park and head towards the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

We leave the towpath at Moss Bridge, go through Hawkley Woods and then around the 3 Sisters Lake where we will have a short stop. After a rest we cycle to the viewing area and then continue through Viridor Woods and back to the canal towpath at Bamfurlong Bridge.

We follow the towpath to Pennington Flash and stop at the Robin Hood pub for refreshments.

After refreshments we pass Pennington Flash and Lowton Sailing Club on our way to Byrom Hall Woods. From Byrom Hall Woods we go through Fir Tree Flash, Bickershaw, Low Hall and Amberswood to Wigan Locks and Robin Park.

Barriers etc :-

Bamfurlong Bridge - steps down
Fir Tree Flash - XL most bikes fit
Fir Tree Flash - step over
Bickershaw - 2 x XL
Beacon Road estate - A frame
Low Hall Woods - 3 x XL
Rose Bridge - wheelie or bypass
Brittania Bridge - wheelie or bypass
Bottom lock - wheelie

A scenic ride around Wigan and Leigh

The ride is a mixture of canal towpath, quiet roads, short stretches of busy roads and tracks and trails.

There will be short stops en route and a longer stop for refreshments at the Robin Hood pub.

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.