Robey Mill & Beacon

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 12.36 km
Calculated time: 3h 50
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 120 m
Vertical drop: - 120 m
Highest point: 165 m
Lowest point: 57 m

District: Wigan
Start/End: N 53.5292° / W 2.707883°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 90 m - Start on Winstanley Road
2 : km 0.05 - alt. 90 m - Turn right
3 : km 0.06 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto Lodge Road
4 : km 0.22 - alt. 90 m - Turn sharp right onto Edge Hall Road
5 : km 0.73 - alt. 81 m - Turn left
6 : km 0.74 - alt. 81 m - Turn left
7 : km 1.51 - alt. 93 m - Turn left onto Orrell Road, A577
8 : km 1.73 - alt. 89 m - Turn right onto Broxton Avenue
9 : km 1.83 - alt. 85 m - Turn right onto Irwell Road
10 : km 1.89 - alt. 85 m - Turn left onto Mersey Road
11 : km 2.13 - alt. 77 m - Turn right onto Gordonstoun Crescent
12 : km 2.16 - alt. 77 m - Turn left
13 : km 2.18 - alt. 77 m - Turn right onto Gordonstoun Crescent
14 : km 2.22 - alt. 77 m - Turn right onto Mersey Road
15 : km 2.24 - alt. 77 m - Turn left onto Thames Drive
16 : km 2.38 - alt. 79 m - Turn sharp right onto Coniston Avenue
17 : km 2.46 - alt. 77 m - Turn left onto Rydal Avenue
18 : km 2.53 - alt. 78 m - Turn right onto Gathurst Road, B5206
19 : km 2.72 - alt. 72 m - Turn right onto Meadow View
20 : km 2.73 - alt. 72 m - Keep right
21 : km 3.19 - alt. 75 m - Turn right
22 : km 3.68 - alt. 69 m - Turn slight left
23 : km 3.98 - alt. 71 m - Turn sharp right onto Lafford Lane
24 : km 4.17 - alt. 65 m - Turn right
25 : km 5.91 - alt. 73 m - Keep left onto School Lane
26 : km 5.98 - alt. 78 m - Turn slight right onto School Lane
27 : km 6.25 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto Stoney Brow
28 : km 6.43 - alt. 87 m - Turn left onto Farley Lane
29 : km 7 - alt. 114 m - Keep left onto Crow Lane
30 : km 7.14 - alt. 122 m - Keep left
31 : km 8.02 - alt. 164 m - Turn left onto Mill Lane
32 : km 8.37 - alt. 158 m - Turn left
33 : km 9.31 - alt. 104 m - Turn left onto College Road
34 : km 9.81 - alt. 112 m - Turn left onto Grove Road, A577
35 : km 10.5 - alt. 90 m - Keep right onto Church Street
36 : km 10.52 - alt. 90 m - Turn sharp right
37 : km 10.53 - alt. 90 m - Turn slight right onto Church Street
38 : km 11.32 - alt. 90 m - Turn left onto Sefton Road
39 : km 12.27 - alt. 90 m - Keep right onto Lodge Road
40 : km 12.34 - alt. 90 m - Turn right
S/E : km 12.36 - alt. 90 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Other walks in the area

Orrell Winstanley Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

Starting from Orrell Waterpark then follows lower slopes of Billinge Hill before ascending to Winstanley College and back to the waterpark. Good views over Mersey, Winter Hill and Cheshire hills.
⚠️ Apparently there is a problem with the route between waypoints (7) and (8). Partway along the footpath parallel to Chair Wood there are signs stating this is private land and there is no right of way. These signs are repeated at the other end of the path on Park Road and the gate giving access to Park Road is locked. If anyone could check and offer another alternative please?

Gathurst Dean Brook Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

7 mile circular walk starting from Potters Wood Gathurst, joining Leeds Liverpool Canal before ascending to Bank Top then via Dean Brook back to start.

Roby Mill Ashurst Beacon Circular

Departure from Up Holland (Lancashire)

A circular walk starting from Beacon Park then via Dean Brook to Roby Mill onto Ashurst Beacon and back to Beacon Park. Good views over Winter Hill and Mersey Estuary on the route.

Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular

Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)

A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.

Billinge Longshaw Circular

Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)

Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.

Shevington Standish Circular

Departure from Shevington (Greater Manchester)

6m mile circular route starting from Shevington crossing Mill Brook into Elnup Wood, From here the route makes its way via Standish Park to cross Mill Brook and M6 motorway onto Shevington Vale. Having made its way around the vale the route heads back to start over Gathurst Golf course.

Crook Standish Circular

Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)

Circular Walk starting from sports ground in Crook then North onto Birley Pond, Birley & Elnup Woods exiting over Mill Brook to gently ascend to Birch Walk. The route then follows the boundary of Standish Park before heading back to start via Giants Hall Farm and Standish Wood Lane. Good views of Beacon Park and Winter Hill ridges from high points.