
GM Ringway Stage 17
Leigh - Irlam
- 5hr 15m / 16.6km
- 166
This walk visits the peaceful mosslands between Leigh and Irlam – a haven for rare flora and fauna.
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Step 1: You can start from Leigh bus station, served by express buses from Manchester and services from elsewhere, or from the car park at step 23.
Step 2: Please note that parts of this walk may be damp, muddy and slippery at any time of year and especially after periods of wet weather. Please bear this in mind when planning your trip.

Step 3: Exit the station, passing the Travelshop and then the bike parking hub to your right.
Step 4: Turn left along the pavement of King Street (B5215).

Step 5: At the major junction, continue straight ahead to cross Spinning Jenny Way via three push button crossings.
Step 6: Continue along the left-hand pavement of St Helens Road (A572), keeping the large pub to your left.

Leigh - Irlam
This walk visits the peaceful mosslands between Leigh and Irlam – a haven for rare flora and fauna.

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

Leigh, Greater Manchester
An easy to follow route along the paths at Pennington Flash Country Park.

Lowton, Greater Manchester
A picturesque stroll around Byrom Hall Woods & Lightshaw Meadows, near Lowton, Greater Manchester