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WelcomeWelcome to our April - September Walks programme. Our walks are ideal for people who want to improve their general health and wellbeing, and are great for people of all ages to take up walking in a safe and sociable atmosphere.

- All walks are dog friendly unless stated- All walks are adult only unless stated- All walks are free of charge- There is no need to book, just simply turn up- If you have any special requirements, please contact our walks co-ordinator tracy.morris@ihlmail.org

- Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the walk

All you need is suitable footwear and clothing, and a smile on your face.

Inspiring healthy lifestyles are proud to be an accredited Walking for Health scheme, whose vision is that everyone will have access to a wide range of local walks.

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ContentsWeekly Walks 4

Walking Football 9

Weekly West Walks 5

Walking Netball 9

Weekly East Walks 6

Nordic Walks 10

Nature Walks 7

Power Walks 11

Bat Walks 8

Events 12

Hill Walk 9

Meeting Points 13

Waggy Tails Walk 9

April

Tues 3rd, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Thurs 5th, Low Hall Nature ReserveTues 10th, Village on the Green, Aspull Thurs 12th, Wigan Flashes Nature ReserveTues 17th, Orrell Water Park Thurs 19th, Three Sisters Recreation AreaTues 24th, Crooke Village Thurs 26th, Kirkless Hall Inn

May

Tues 1st, Haigh Woodland Park Thurs 3rd, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Tues 8th, Gidlow Cemetery Thurs 10th, Parbold Hill - 10.30am-12.30pm

Tues 15th, Borsdane Wood, Aspull Thurs 17th, Viridor WoodTues 22nd, Springview Thurs 24th, Standish Cricket ClubTues 29th, Three Sisters Recreation Area Thurs 31st, Village on the Green, Aspull

June

Tues 5th, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve 10am-11am / 11am-12 noon

Thurs 7th, Crooke VillageTues 12th, Ince Cemetery Thurs 14th, Appley Bridge - 10.30am-12 noon

Tues 19th, Springview Thurs 21st, Red RockTues 26th, Kirkless Hall Inn Thurs 28th, Standish Cricket Club

July

Tues 3rd, Viridor Wood Thurs 5th, Amberswood Tues 10th, Orrell Water Park 10am-12 noon / 11am-12 noon

Thurs 12th, Haigh Woodland Park Tues 17th, Low Hall Nature Reserve Thurs 19th, Wigan Flashes Nature ReserveTues 24th, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Thurs 26th, Red RockTues 31st, Village on the Green, Aspull

August

Thurs 2nd, Standish Cricket Club Tues 7th, Kirkless Hall Inn Thurs 9th, Crooke VillageTues 14th, Robin Park Arena Thurs 16th, Three Sisters Recreation AreaTues 21st, Orrell Water Park 10am-12 noon / 11am-12 noon

Thurs 23rd, Ince Cemetery Tues 28th, Ashfield Park Thurs 30th, Haigh Woodland Park

September

Tues 4th, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve Thurs 6th, Worthington Lakes *No dogs allowed*

Tues 11th, Red Rock Thurs 13th, Appley Bridge - 10.30am-12 noon

Tues 18th, Parsons Meadow Thurs 20th, Gidlow CemeteryTues 25th, Springview Thurs 27th, Borsdane Wood, Aspull

Weekly WalksJoin us at our weekly walks, meeting at a range of venues across the borough. Walks are suitable for those looking to get active and enjoy the great outdoors.

Weekly West WalksWeekly walks taking place every Tuesday and Thursday on the west side of the Borough. Our walks meet at a different venue each week, providing a variety of walks on your doorstep.

All walks are 11am-12 noon, unless otherwise stated.Monday

Aspull Library, 10am-11.30am – Health walk and progression walk available

Pennington Flash Country Park, 11am-12 noon

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10.45am-12.15pm

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noon

Tuesday

Pennygate Medical Centre, 10am-11am

Bridgewater Medical Centre, 1.30pm-2.30pm – 3rd Tuesday of the month meet at 1.15pm for bus journey to a different walk venue. Bus fare required.

Wednesday

Plantation Gates, 9.30am-10.30am – The last Wednesday of the month is a 2 hour walk

Brookmill Medical Centre, 10.30am-11.30am

Atherton Childrens Centre, 10am-11am

Bickershaw Village Community Club, 7pm-8pm

Thursday

Mosley Common, 10.30am-11.30am

Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am – 40mins and 1 hour options available

Three Sisters Recreation Area, 1.30pm-2.30pm

Greenslate Community Farm, 11am-12 noon – April & May only

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April

Wed 4th, Hindley Bridleway Fri 6th, Pennington Hall ParkWed 11th, Shakerley Fri 13th, AmberswoodWed 18th, Leigh Leisure Centre Fri 20th, Marsland Green Wed 25th, Windy Bank Wood Fri 27th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre

May

Wed 2nd, Lilford Park Fri 4th, Golborne LibraryWed 9th, Mosley Common Pit Wheel Fri 11th, Low Hall Nature ReserveWed 16th, Hindsford Fri 18th, Colliers Wood, Gin PitWed 23rd, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane Fri 25th, Astley GreenWed 30th, Barlows Wood

June

Fri 1st, Borsdane Wood, HindleyWed 6th, Fir Tree Flashes Fri 8th, Pretoria MemorialWed 13th, Pickley Green, Westleigh Fri 15th, Damhouse, AstleyWed 20th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Fri 22nd, Bickershaw FlashesWed 27th, Marsland Green Fri 29th, Astley Street Park

July

Wed 4th, Byrom Wood Fri 6th, Leigh Leisure CentreWed 11th, Borsdane Wood, Hindley Fri 13th, Colliers Wood, Gin PitWed 18th, Astley Green Fri 20th, Shakerley Wed 25th, Pretoria Memorial Fri 27th, Windy Bank Wood

August

Wed 1st, Low Hall Nature Reserve Fri 3rd, Lilford ParkWed 8th, Amberswood Fri 10th, Hindley BridlewayWed 15th, Fir Tree Flashes Fri 17th, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane Wed 22nd, Leigh Leisure Centre Fri 24th, Mosley Common Pit WheelWed 29th, Astley Green Fri 31st, Marsland Green

September

Wed 5th, Golborne Library Fri 7th, Bickershaw FlashesWed 12th, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Fri 14th, Lilford ParkWed 19th, Pennington Hall Park Fri 21st, Pickley Green, WestleighWed 26th, Damhouse, Astley Fri 28th, Barlows Wood

Weekly East WalksWeekly walks taking place every Wednesday and Friday on the east side of the Borough. Our walks meet at a different venue each week, providing a variety of walks on your doorstep.

All walks are 11am-12 noon, unless otherwise stated.

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Nature WalksEnjoy a relaxed stroll around the borough’s natural green spaces as we take time to explore, look and listen. Binoculars and cameras recommended.

Sun 15th April, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-12 noonSun 29th April, Haigh Woodland Park, 10am-12 noon Sun 20th May, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, 10am-12.30pmFri 25th May, Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noon Sun 3rd June, Bickershaw Flashes, 10am-12 noonSun 17th June, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-12 noonSun 1st July, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, 10am-12.30pmWeds 11th July, Bickershaw Flashes, 6pm-8pmSun 29th July, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-12 noonSun 12th August, Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, 10am-12.30pmFri 17th August, Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noonThurs 30th August, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-12 noonSun 9th September, Haigh Woodland Park, 10am-12 noonFri 21st September, Pennington Flash Country Park, 10am-12 noon

All Nature Walks are child friendly

Bat WalksJoin us on our night time bat walk. An opportunity to see and hear bats in their natural setting. Torches recommended to enhance your experience.

Thurs 10th May, Haigh Woodland Park, 7.30pm-10pmWeds 16th May, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 7.30pm-10pm

All Bat Walks are child friendly

Hill WalkA challenging walk around the beautiful countryside of Rivington. Walks are on varied terrain, including inclines and declines.

1st and 3rd Monday of each monthRivington Barn, 10:30am-12:30pm

Waggy Tails WalkEnjoy a group walk with fellow dog lovers. Find new exciting areas to walk your four-legged friend. All dogs must be on non-extendable leads.

1st Sunday of every month Haigh Woodland Park, 10.30am-12 noonNo walks on 1st April (Easter Sunday) and 6th May

Saturday 5th May Haigh Woodland Park, 11am-12.30pm

Walking FootballIf you thought your footballing days were over…then think again! Walking Football is a slower paced version of ‘the beautiful game’ which has encouraged thousands of men and women up and down the country to rediscover the joys of playing football again.

Walking NetballWalking Netball is a slower version of the game;it is netball, but at a walking pace. The game has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level.

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Visit our Back to Sport website for a full list of walking sports sessions: inspiringhealthylifestyles.org/backtosport

Saturday

7th April, Windy Bank Wood, 9.30am-11am14th April, Red Rock, 9.30am-11.30am21st April, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane, 9.30am-11am28th April, Borsdane Wood, Aspull, 9.30am-11am5th May, Leigh Leisure Centre, 9.30am-11.30am12th May, Orrell Water Park, 9.30am-11.30am19th May, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 9.30am-11am26th May, Crown Hotel, 9.30am-11.30am2nd June, Mosley Common, St John’s School, 9.30am-11.30am9th June, Appley Bridge, 9.30am-11.30am16th June, Astley Green, 9.30am-11am23rd June, Amberswood, 9.30am-11.30am30th June, Pennington Hall Park, 9.30am-11.30am7th July, Red Rock, 9.30am-11.30am14th July, Three Sisters Recreation Area, 9.30am-11am21st July, Beacon Country Park, 9.30am-11.30am28th July, Tyldesley Park and Ride, 9.30am-11am4th August, Village on the Green, Aspull, 9.30am-11am11th August, Swing Bridge, Plank Lane, 9.30am-11am18th August, Worthington Lakes, 9.30am-11.30am *No dogs allowed*

25th August, Mosley Common, St John’s School, 9.30am-11.30am1st September, Amberswood, 9.30am-11am8th September, Appley Bridge, 9.30am-11.30am15th September, Pennington Hall Park, 9.30am-11.30am22nd September, Borsdane Wood, Aspull, 9.30am-11am29th September, Windy Bank Wood, 9.30am-11am

August

Friday

Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-10.45amNordic walking for beginners.Three Sisters Recreation Area, 10am-11am – Nordic walking for more advanced walkers.

Nordic techniques

A 30 minute session to help new walkers learn the Nordic Walking technique. Nordic technique sessions take place at the same venue as the Nordic Walk.Fri, 9:30amSat, 9am

Nordic WalksNordic Walking is a full body workout using poles. Suitable for walkers of all abilities, with experienced instructors on hand to provide guidance. Poles are provided.

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Tuesday - 7pm-8pm

3rd April, Pennington Hall Park10th April, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre17th April, Lilford Park24th April, Leigh Leisure Centre1st May, Tyldesley Park and Ride8th May, Mosley Common, St John’s School15th May, Marsland Green22nd May, Pennington Hall Park29th May, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre5th June, Lilford Park12th June, Leigh Leisure Centre19th June, Tyldesley Park and Ride26th June, Mosley Common, St John’s School3rd July, Marsland Green

10th July, Pennington Hall Park17th July, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre24th July, Lilford Park31st July, Leigh Leisure Centre7th August, Tyldesley Park and Ride14th August, Mosley Common, St John’s School21st August, Marsland Green28th August, Pennington Hall Park4th September, Howe Bridge Leisure Centre11th September, Lilford Park18th September, Leigh Leisure Centre25th September, Bridgewater Medical Centre

Wednesday – 6.30pm-7.30pm

Haigh Power Walk

Power WalksPower Walking is a low-impact way to improve cardiovascular endurance and helps tone and strengthen your muscles. Power walking improves physical health and burns the same amount of calories as jogging.

Making Strides Walk Weds 9th May, Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, 9.15am

A unique walk along the Leigh Guided Bus Way. Walk the full 10 miles or get the bus back at any of the stops along the route.

It is advised to bring refreshments, or join us in grabbing a bite to eat at The Boundary Stone pub, Ellenbrook at the halfway point.

Spot the Artwork Walk Sat 5th May, Bickershaw Village Community Club, 11am-12.30pm

Bring along the family to our fun, interactive artwork walk around Low Hall Nature Reserve. Join our guided walk and find the hidden tree art along the route.

Ince Pram PushFri 11th May, Ince Start Well Centre, 10.30am-11.30am

Bring along the littles ones and join us for a social walk along the canal towpath. Take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the great outdoors whilst having a chin wag with other like-minded adults.

Low Hall Nature Reserve restoration walkFri 10th June, Low Hall Nature Reserve, 10.30am-12 noon

Take a stroll around Low Hall Nature Reserve and learn more about the history of the area from the ‘Friends of’ Low Hall Group. The site is full of beautiful wildlife and interesting history and this is your opportunity to discover more about the area.

Greater Manchester Walking Festival – May Hundreds of free guided walks suitable for all ages and abilities across Greater Manchester.There are plenty of family walks to entertain the little ones, difficult ones for those who like a challenge and many shorter walks on flat terrain for those who are less mobile.

Visit www.tfgm.com/walkingfor a full list of walks.

Memory Walk LeighFri 24th August, Pennington Hall Park – meet at the bandstand

Walk for a world without Dementia. Join us for our annual Memory Walk with the Alzheimer’s Society. Two walks are available, a 30 minute walk and a longer 1 hour walk around Pennington.

Walk starts at 12pm (register 11.45am)For more information please contact Tracy 07943 840 259 or tracy.morris@ihlmail.org

Memory Walk WiganSat 1st September,Haigh Woodland Park – Meet in the kitchen Courtyard

Walk for a world without Dementia. Join us for our first ever 10 mile charity walk for the Alzheimer’s Society. Two walks available, a challenging 10 miles and a relaxing shorter walk around Haigh Woodland Park grounds suitable for everyone.

Walk starts at 11am (register 10.45am)Please register or for more information please contact Tracy 07943 840 259 or tracy.morris@ihlmail.org

Meeting pointsWalk Meeting Point Postcode

Sat NavAmberswood Car park on Wigan Road, Hindley,

opposite La Cava RestaurantWN2 3BU

Appley Bridge Bridge Hotel car park WN6 9AR

Ashfield Park Main car park, Wigan Road, Standish WN6 0EQ

Aspull Library Outside library, Oakfield Crescent WN2 1XJ

Astley Street Park Main car park, Tyldesley M29 7BB

Astley Green Astley Green Colliery Museum entrance, Higher Green Lane

M29 7JB

Atherton Children’s Centre Main entrance, Formby Avenue, Atherton M46 0HX

Barlows Wood At the end of Belmont Ave, Bickershaw WN2 4AG

Beacon Country Park Carr Lane car park, Beacon Lane, Skelmersdale WN8 7RU

Bickershaw Village Community Club

Community Club car park WN2 5TE

Bickershaw Flashes Opposite Kate’s Nursery, Smith Lane WN2 4XR

Borsdane Wood, Aspull Car Park at the end of Mill Lane, Aspull WN2 1QY

Borsdane Wood, Hindley Tunnel entrance, end of Hindley Mill Lane, Hindley WN2 4BT

Bridgewater Medical Centre Medical Centre reception area, Henry Street, Leigh WN7 2PE

Brookmill Medical Centre Outside reception, College Street, Leigh WN7 2RB

Byrom Wood Swing Bridge car park, Leigh WN7 4QE

Colliers Wood, Gin Pit Miners Welfare Club, Meanley Road, Astley M29 7DW

Crooke Village End of Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground WN6 8LR

Crown Hotel Far end of car park, Wigan Road, Aspull WN2 1DP

Dam House, Astley Car park 1, Astley Hall Drive M29 7TX

Fir Tree Flashes Car Park, Edna Road, Leigh WN7 5ES

Gidlow Cemetery Car Park, Wigan Road, near Boars Head Pub WN6 0AD

Golborne Library Library car park, Tanners Lane WA3 3AW

Greenslate Community Farm Outside Straw Bale Café WN5 7BG

Haigh Power Walk Main car park, School Lane, Wigan WN2 1PE

Haigh Woodland Park Courtyard, School Lane, Wigan WN2 1PE

Hindley Bridleway Car park on Wigan Road, Hindley, opposite La Cava Restaurant

WN2 3BU

Hindsford Main entrance at Howe Bridge Leisure Centre, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton

M46 0PJ

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Meeting points cont...

Walk Meeting Point Postcode Sat Nav

Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Main entrance, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton M46 0PJ

Ince Cemetery Cemetery Road WN3 4NL

Ince Start Well Centre Main entrance, Charles Street WN2 2AL

Kirkless Hall Inn Pub car park, Albion Drive, Aspull WN2 1JL

Leigh Leisure Centre Main entrance, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way WN7 4JY

Lilford Park Park Gates, Elmridge, Leigh WN7 1HN

Low Hall Nature Reserve Main car park, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge WN2 3UD

Marsland Green Lay by off A572 junction with Marsland Green Lane, Astley

M29 7LH

Mosley Common Outside St John’s Church M28 1AN

Mosley Common Pit Wheel Pit Wheel, Bridgewater Road M28 1AD

Mosley Common St John’s School

Outside School gates, Common Side Road, Tyldesley

M28 1AE

Orrell Water Park Car park, Lodge Road WN5 7AT

Parbold Hill Across from Miller and Carter Restaurant, top of Parbold Hill

WN8 7TG

Parsons Meadow Side of Halfords car park, Gower Street, Newtown WN5 9AD

Pennington FlashCountry Park

Portacabin by toilet block, main car park (small charge), St Helens Road, Leigh

WN7 3PA

Pennington Hall Park Car park, St Helens Road, Leigh WN7 3PA

Pennygate Medical Centre Outside main entrance, Ladies Lane, Hindley WN2 2QJ

Pickley Green, Westleigh Car park, Coal Pit Lane, Westleigh WN7 5QL

Plantation Gates Opposite Royal Albert Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NN

Pretoria Memorial Crilly Park car park, Spa Road, Atherton M46 9XG

Red Rock Car park on the left, half way up the brow, Red Rock Lane, Standish

WN1 2UW

Rivington Top Barn, Rivington Lane, Horwich BL6 7SB

Robin Park Arena Outside reception, Loire Drive, Wigan WN5 0UH

Shakerley Car park on corner of York Avenue and Lancaster Avenue

M29 8EZ

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre

Shopping Centre entrance, adjacent to car park, Leigh

WN7 4PG

Spring View Outside Springview Community Sports Association, Hatfield Close

WN3 4PH

Walk Meeting Point Postcode Sat Nav

Standish Cricket Club Entrance to car park, Green Lane WN6 0TU

Swing Bridge, Plank Lane Swing Bridge car park, Leigh WN7 4QE

Three Sisters Recreation Area

Car park by the lake, Three Sisters Road, Ashton WN4 8DD

Tyldesley Park and Ride Park and Ride, Astley Street M29 8HG

Village on the Green, Aspull Large car park, Woods Road WN2 1PJ

Viridor Wood Car park, Bolton Road, Bamfurlong WN4 8TL

Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve

Greenheart car park, Poolstock Lane WN3 5DX

Windy Bank Wood Bents Garden Centre car park, Warrington Road, Culcheth

WN3 5NT

Worthington Lakes Car park, Chorley Road, Standish. *No Dogs Allowed*

WN1 2XN

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