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Wigan & District Group

We are the Wigan and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A fine walk from orrell water park over to Billinge Hill, with a maximum height of 179m (587 ft ) it is the highest point on Merseyside with fine views on a clear day to the south west, when Snowdonia can be seen & to the North winter hill can also be seen !

The walk will start at 1-30 & the estimated finish will be at 4-00, this walk will be led by Rosalie !

Saturday, 19 April 2025
Start time:
1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
178.9m / 587ft
Type:
circular

This walk is a 4 mile circular walk starting at the Orrell water park there is plenty of free parking space !

Lodge road ,Orrell WN5 7AT

Well behaved dogs on a lead are very welcome to join us on our local walks !

For your own and other people's safety,please read and abide by any advice and guidance issued by the group and the instructions of the walk leaders. Every care is taken in planning walks but we can accept no liability and participation is entirely at your own risk .

 

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 53095 03723
Nearest postcode:
WN5 7AT
what3words:
nurtures.silks.wanted
Start time:
1:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking