Lilford Park & the canal

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Wigan
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Lilford Park & the canal

Leigh, Wigan Borough

by gmwalking

  • 2hr 15m / 6.3km
  • 46

A circular walk from Leigh including country paths and the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Some slopes & mud.

  • History
  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Botanics
  • Dog friendly
  • Public transport

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Map preview for Lilford Park & the canal
  1. From the bus station, exit by the The Travelshop and head towards Bradshawgate.

    Step 1: From the bus station, exit by the The Travelshop and head towards Bradshawgate.

  2. Turn right along Bradshawgate.

    Step 2: Turn right along Bradshawgate.

  3. When you come to the end of the pedestrianised section, walk ahead on the right-hand pavement.

    Step 3: When you come to the end of the pedestrianised section, walk ahead on the right-hand pavement.

  4. At the junction with Brown Street, turn right for a few metres to cross via the dropped kerbs. Then continue along Queen St to the lights.

    Step 4: At the junction with Brown Street, turn right for a few metres to cross via the dropped kerbs. Then continue along Queen St to the lights.

  5. At the lights cross to the lefthand pavement via the crossing.

    Step 5: At the lights cross to the lefthand pavement via the crossing.

  6. Almost immediately, cross Princess St ahead via two crossings and then turn left.

    Step 6: Almost immediately, cross Princess St ahead via two crossings and then turn left.

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