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Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan North Western

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan North Western

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

hikers

Wigan Pier – Top of the Wigan Flight loop from Wigan North Western

02:29

9.49km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

260 m

Wigan Wallgate railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

The current station building was opened in 1896 and is the smaller of Wigan's 2 adjacent stations. The history of both lines and stations can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigan_Wallgate_railway_station

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2

836 m

Trencherfield Mill

Highlight • Monument

3

897 m

Wigan Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

Wigan Pier sits on the superlative Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Very close to the town of Wigan with cafes, shops, pubs and bars. Also has a museum. You can walk …

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4

4.31 km

Canalside Picnic Area

Highlight • River

A good spot to have a rest

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5

4.80 km

Wigan Top Lock

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6

4.90 km

Top of the Wigan Flight

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Nice spot especially early morning on a calm day.

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8.05 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

B

9.49 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

4.05 km

389 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.64 km

469 m

260 m

103 m

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Saturday 9 May

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