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Wigan Adventure Ride


A road cycling route starting from Leigh

Embark on an adventurous cycling journey through Wigan

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Experience the excitement of an adventurous road cycling ride through Wigan. This 73-kilometer route offers 344 meters of ascent, providing a moderate challenge for cyclists. Traverse through Wigan, Hindley Green, Croft, Halton Castle, and Cronton while appreciating the diverse landscapes and local attractions along the way.

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73 km
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Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Pennington Village center
Leigh: Ride Along the Bridgewater Canal and Conquer Leigh's Hills
Leigh, located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, offers enjoyable cycling opportunities for road and gravel enthusiasts alike. With its mix of urban and rural terrain, Leigh provides varied routes for cyclists to explore. Cyclists can enjoy peaceful rides along the Bridgewater Canal or tackle challenging hills in the nearby countryside. Leigh receives a rank of 3 for its diverse cycling options and accessible routes.
CroftVillage
Pause at Croft, a peaceful village famed for its quaint cottages and idyllic surroundings.
Halton CastleCastle
Visiting Halton Castle allows you to delve into a captivating medieval history dating back to the Norman conquest.
CrontonVillage
Cronton offers a glimpse into inflatable adrenaline fun at Aerial Extreme High Ropes Course.
WiganTown
Hindley GreenSub-urb
Finish: Pennington Village center
Leigh: Ride Along the Bridgewater Canal and Conquer Leigh's Hills

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Abram

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Culcheth

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Golborne

Limited cycling opportunities in an area without dedicated cycling infrastructure.

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Westhoughton

The perfect blend of urban and rural cycling in Greater Manchester.

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Hindley

Serene Cycling in Hindley's Countryside

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Little Hulton

Limited cycling opportunities for road and gravel cyclists.