Section 16 of 20, GM Ringway
Wigan to Leigh
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 581 054. Finish: SD 657 000. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 91 m of climbing and 99 m of descent; highest point 49 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Wigan.
- Stations
- Wigan North Western, 80 m from the start. Directions SD 581 053Wigan Wallgate, 130 m from the start. Directions SD 580 055
- Bus stops
- Wallgate/North Western Stn (Stop A), 10 m from the start. Directions SD 581 054Wallgate/Wallgate Station (Stop D), 40 m from the start. Directions SD 581 054King Street West/Wallgate (Stop E), 150 m from the start. Directions SD 581 055
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SD 580 055Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SD 582 054Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SD 580 055
Getting back
The section finishes at Leigh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Leigh Bus Station (Stand RR), 10 m from the finish. Directions SD 657 000Leigh Bus Station (Stand A), 20 m from the finish. Directions SD 657 000Leigh Bus Station (Stand D), 20 m from the finish. Directions SD 657 000
Planning the GM Ringway
- Planning the whole trail: gmringway.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 38%, paved or flagged 28%, earth, rock and mud 15%; the rest (15%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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