Section 17 of 20, GM Ringway
Leigh to Lower Irlam
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 657 000. Finish: SJ 713 931. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 49 m of climbing and 54 m of descent; highest point 28 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leigh.
- Bus stops
- Leigh Bus Station (Stand RR), 10 m from the start. Directions SD 657 000Leigh Bus Station (Stand A), 20 m from the start. Directions SD 657 000Leigh Bus Station (Stand D), 20 m from the start. Directions SD 657 000
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions SD 656 001Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SJ 657 998Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 655 999
Getting back
The section finishes at Lower Irlam. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Irlam, 10 m from the finish. Directions SJ 713 931
- Bus stops
- Liverpool Road/Irlam Station (Stop A), 140 m from the finish. Directions SJ 713 930Liverpool Road/Kings Road (Stop B), 230 m from the finish. Directions SJ 713 929Liverpool Road/Station Road, 290 m from the finish. Directions SJ 715 933
Planning the GM Ringway
- Planning the whole trail: gmringway.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 41%, paved or flagged 34%, earth, rock and mud 11%.
About 41% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 7 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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