We are the Hike on Lancashire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Want to get into walking? Why not join us as we launch our annual “Super Six” campaign of easy post Christmas and New Year walks specifically aimed at encouraging people who wish to give walking in the Lancashire countryside a try.
We guarantee a warm welcome, a smattering of humour and the likelihood of some mud so please ensure you wear suitable footwear and bring a waterproof jacket.
Our first Super Six walk of 2025 is a linear walk over Billinge Hill, a significant landmark between Wigan and St Helens. We will meet at Orrell Water Park and then catch the 10:45 bus for the 20 minute ride to Carr Mill. When we alight from the bus we will pass Carr Mill Dam, a reservoir for the old Sankey Canal and through the nice Sankey Valley Park to Billinge Hill where we will have great views of Manchester and Liverpool, weather permitting. From Billinge Hill we will drop down to Orrell Water Park and post walk refreshments. The walk is very easy with the only climb onto Billinge Hill which will be be taken sedately to ensure everyone makes it to the top comfortably.
Please ensure you are at the walk start at 10:30 to be in time for the bus. Bus fare is £2.
If a Ramblers member please remember your membership card or App. If not a Ramblers member and joining us via Meet-up, please reserve a place on our meet-up site for which there is a suggested donation of £2 if joining us on the day.
We will meet at Orrell Water Park in the car park.
We will alight from the bus at Toby Carvery on Carr Mill Road/East Lancs Road.
Orrell Water Park car park
