Orrell Canal Loop

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 23.56 km
Calculated time: 7h 10
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 156 m
Vertical drop: - 158 m
Highest point: 122 m
Lowest point: 11 m

District: Wigan
Start/End: N 53.520286° / W 2.722124°
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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. 122 m - Start on
2 : km 0.01 - alt. 121 m - Turn slight left
3 : km 0.08 - alt. 121 m - Turn slight left onto Smethurst Road
4 : km 0.48 - alt. 112 m - Turn right onto Upholland Road, B5206
5 : km 0.94 - alt. 102 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Upholland Road
6 : km 1.91 - alt. 90 m - Turn slight left onto Tontine Road
7 : km 2.71 - alt. 90 m - Turn slight left onto School Lane, A577
8 : km 3.18 - alt. 101 m - Turn sharp left onto Woodside Close
9 : km 3.93 - alt. 71 m - Keep left onto Lafford Lane
10 : km 4.12 - alt. 65 m - Turn left onto Lafford Lane
11 : km 4.24 - alt. 74 m - Turn slight right onto Lafford Lane
12 : km 5.21 - alt. 79 m - Keep left onto Lafford Lane
13 : km 5.24 - alt. 80 m - Turn slight left onto School Lane
14 : km 5.49 - alt. 90 m - Turn left onto Stoney Brow
15 : km 7.06 - alt. 34 m - Turn slight left onto Lees Lane
16 : km 9.76 - alt. 27 m - Keep right onto Lees Lane
17 : km 10.39 - alt. 24 m - Turn right
18 : km 10.49 - alt. 19 m - Keep left
19 : km 11.21 - alt. 16 m - Keep left
20 : km 11.23 - alt. 16 m - Turn right
21 : km 11.25 - alt. 15 m - Turn slight right
22 : km 12.18 - alt. 16 m - Turn right
23 : km 13.35 - alt. 17 m - Keep left
24 : km 13.9 - alt. 20 m - Keep left
25 : km 16.9 - alt. 21 m - Turn right
26 : km 16.94 - alt. 23 m - Turn right onto Gathurst Lane, B5206
27 : km 17.11 - alt. 26 m - Turn right
28 : km 17.14 - alt. 26 m - Turn right onto Gathurst Road, B5206
29 : km 20.25 - alt. 86 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Moor Road, B5206
30 : km 20.44 - alt. 89 m - Turn left onto Church Street
31 : km 20.9 - alt. 90 m - Keep right onto Lodge Road
32 : km 21.01 - alt. 90 m - Turn left
33 : km 21.02 - alt. 90 m - Turn left onto Lodge Road
34 : km 21.31 - alt. 95 m - Turn left
35 : km 21.33 - alt. 95 m - Turn right
36 : km 21.56 - alt. 99 m - Turn left
37 : km 21.83 - alt. 95 m - Turn right
38 : km 21.99 - alt. 90 m - Keep left
39 : km 22.07 - alt. 90 m - Keep right
40 : km 22.13 - alt. 90 m - Turn left onto Lodge Road
41 : km 22.27 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto Sandy Lane
42 : km 22.28 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto Lodge Road
43 : km 22.42 - alt. 95 m - Turn right onto Moss Road
44 : km 22.98 - alt. 111 m - Keep right onto Moss Road
45 : km 23.12 - alt. 113 m - Turn left onto Upholland Road, B5206
46 : km 23.15 - alt. 112 m - Turn left onto Smethurst Road
S/E : km 23.56 - alt. 121 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?

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.

Roby Mill Ashurst Beacon Circular

Departure from Up Holland (Lancashire)

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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.

Rainford Linear Park Circular

Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)

Route initially along Rainford Linear Park before heading over open countryside back to start.

Carr Mill Chadwick Green Circular

Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)

A circular route crossing Carr Mill via causeway onto a rising farmland section leading to Newton Rd. Extensive views over Mersey Plain, Manchester and Cheshire Heights from this midway point. Return route is via open farmland leading to woodland section back to lakeside.