Pennington Flash Loop

Walks, England, Greater Manchester, Wigan

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Map preview for Pennington Flash Loop
  • At the end of the main car park, keeping the flash on your left, you'll find the information/toilet block at the start/end of the loop.

    Step 1: At the end of the main car park, keeping the flash on your left, you'll find the information/toilet block at the start/end of the loop.

  • Carrying on past the information/toilet block follow the path until you reach the green heart. Take the left path for this route. ↖️

    Step 2: Carrying on past the information/toilet block follow the path until you reach the green heart. Take the left path for this route. ↖️

  • Continue straight on ⬆️

    Step 3: Continue straight on ⬆️

  • ➡️ As you approach the slope leading up to the canal, take the first right turn.

    Step 4: ➡️ As you approach the slope leading up to the canal, take the first right turn.

  • Just in case you fancy a rest.

    Step 5: Just in case you fancy a rest.

  • Keep your eyes open for the local wildlife. 🐿️

    Step 6: Keep your eyes open for the local wildlife. 🐿️

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