The weather forecast wasn't that wonderful but, it was warmer, and it didn't rain. In fact it was an enjoyable walk.
However the planned route changed for the initial part as the disused railway was more of a river than a path.
Our starting point was the bridge over the disused railway line in Hall Lane. If you are driving out of Wigan, on the A49, you need to look out for, and turn right down, Leyland Mill Lane.
Cross the bridge over the River Douglas, at the mini-roundabout take the second exit and head up hill along Hall Lane.
Taking the small track on the right, on the Wigan side of the bridge, we planned to go down into the railway cutting. we delayed this, as explained earlier...
...until we reached the first "green" bridge.
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| Railway Cutting looking back at the Green Bridge. |
We eventually reached the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Turning left along the tow path we headed up past the flight of locks. These were currently being worked on...
...and therefore not in use.
Above the top lock we saw an excited fisherman who had just landed an impressive catch...
The tow path then turned left and we continued past swans...
...more signs of spring...
...Haigh Hall (and the golf course)...
...and we left the tow-path at bridge 62...
Turning left down Pendlebury Lane, we came across the "Sad" element of our walk; a dead fox, lying on the other side of a hedge.
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| Poor Mr/Mrs Fox! |
Eventually we reach the junction, mini-roundabout, with Leyland Mill Lane and Hall Lane.
Here we crossed the road and took the narrow cobbled footpath leading uphill (cutting off the sharp corner.
Turing right, once we reach Hall Lane, we continued back to our starting point.
A very enjoyable walk which, if you get the chance, is well worth doing!
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