WALKS IN YOUR AREAFEBRUARY - MAY 2014

Did you know walking can:� Make you feel good � Keep your heart strong � Give you more energy � Reduce high blood pressure � Help to manage your weight� Help to reduce stress,

anxiety and depression� Help you sleep better

Why walk?� It’s a chance to meet people and

make new friends� Almost anyone can do it� You can do it anywhere, anytime� You don’t need any equipment -

just comfortable walking shoes� There’s very little risk of injury and

it doesn’t hurt!� You can start slowly and build

up gradually� It's FREE!

How much walking shouldI do?Just 30 minutes a day of moderate activitysuch as brisk walking is all it takes to gain ahealth benefit. The more you do, the morehealth gains you can make. You may needto build up your level of activity graduallyand for most inactive people gentle strollingis a good start point.

How will I feel?� You may feel a little out of breath - this is

fine as long as you are able to hold aconversation without gasping for air

� You may feel warmer - this is due toincreased blood flow around the body

� You may feel a little aching in yourmuscles - this is due to your bodyundertaking increased activity

� Remember DO NOT overdo it

And remember…� All our walks are free of charge� Please come prepared with suitable

footwear and clothing� As a courtesy to other walkers,

dogs are only allowed on non-extendable leads

� To encourage a healthy environment,please refrain from smoking on any ofour walks

� All new walkers need to arrive 10-15minutes before the walk commences

� Please bring a drink� Walks may be cancelled due to

adverse weather conditions, so pleasering the telephone number listed tomake sure it is taking place

Welcome…

The bus information within this leaflet is correct at time of going to print.

Please contact GMPTE on 0161 228 7811 or visitwww.gmpte.com for the latest information.

to our Spring walks programme. Our walks are ideal for peoplewho want to improve their general health and wellbeing and aregreat for people of all ages to take up walking in a safe andsociable atmosphere. Just remember to wear sturdy footwear andbring a drink with you.

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Our Programme of Walks…Up to 40 minute health walk – ideal forabsolute beginners to exercise, and thosewith medical conditions.

1 hour health walk – suitable for beginnersto exercise and those with medical conditions.Ideal for people who want to increase theiractivity levels in a safe and social atmosphere.

1½ hour walk – a progression from ourregular one hour health walks, suitable for people who have been regularlyattending health walks and who would like to increase their activity levels further.They can often include stiles, steps and someinclines/declines.

2 hour walk – a further progression of our 1½ hour walks, two hour walks cover approximately six miles and can often include stiles, steps and someinclines/declines.

Power walk – a progression walk of higher intensity.

Nordic walk – this is an enhancement ofregular walking and the use of poles, whichworks upper body muscles as well as legs,makes it twice as effective. We recommendattending one of our Learn to Nordic sessionsin advance to get used to the differenttechnique.

Learn to Nordic – This session is for totalbeginners to Nordic walking where you willlearn all the basic techniques required.Booking only essential where stated in thebrochure.

Hill walk – a further progression to our health walks, it provides an excellentalternative to the gym as it helps to developthe cardiovascular system.

Accessibility – please note that only walks marked with Q are fully accessible tousers of wheelchairs and other mobility aids.If you have any queries about a particularroute, please contact us.

Meeting Points & Bus Routes...Meeting Postcode

Walk Point Address for Sat Nav Bus Route

Amberswood Car park on Wigan Road, facing WN2 3BU 598, 652La Cava Restaurant, Hindley

Appley Bridge Sam’s Bar, Appley Lane South, WN6 9AR 635Appley Bridge

Ashfield Park Car park, Wigan Road, Standish WN6 0EQ 362

Aspull Car park at end of Woods Road, WN2 1PJ 575, 715Civic Hall off Wigan Road, Aspull

Astley Green Turn left before Ross’s Arms Pub, M29 7JB 638, 684off Higher Green Lane (off A580), Astley

Astley Main park gates, Astley Street, M29 8HG 683, 25Street Park Tyldesley

Barlows Wood Belmont Avenue, Bickershaw WN2 4AG 658

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Billinge Hil Main car park, Orrell Water Park, WN5 7AT 352Lodge Road, Orrell

Bickershaw Meet opposite Kates Kindergarten WN2 4XR 658Flashes Nursery, Smiths Lane, Bickershaw

Borsdane Aspull Car park at the end of Mill Lane, WN2 1PX 715, 575off Dicconson Lane Aspull

Borsdane – Tunnel entrance, Danes Avenue, WN2 4BT 540, 32Hindley Hindley

Bridgewater Reception, Bridgewater Medical Centre WN7 2PE 587, 658Medical Centre Henry Street, Leigh

Byrom Wood Swing Bridge car park, WN7 4QE 588, 584Slag Lane, Leigh

Colliers Wood Miners Welfare Club, M29 7DW 592, 581Meanley Road, Astley

Crilly Park & Outside Atherton LR Football Club, M46 9JX 32, 582Pretoria Pits Spa Road, Atherton

Crooke Royal Oak car park, Wigan Lower Road, WN6 8LJ 635Standish Lower Ground, Wigan

Dam House Car park one, Astley Hall Drive, Astley M29 7TX 126, X34, 684

Elnup Wood Standish Cricket Club car park, WN6 0TU 638, 640Green Lane, Standish

Gidlow Gidlow Cemetery, Wigan Lane, WN6 0EQ 638, 640Near Boarshead

Golborne Carpark behind library, Tanners Lane, WA3 3AW 360Golborne

Haigh Hall – Opposite RAE Infirmary, WN1 2NN 362, 262Plantation Gates Wigan Lane, Wigan

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Meeting Postcode Walk Point Address for Sat Nav Bus Route

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Haigh Hall Car park, Copperas Lane, Wigan WN2 1PE 715, 575small charge for car parking

Hindley Car park on Wigan Road, WN2 3BU 598, 652 Bridleway facing La Cava Restaurant, Hindley

Hindsford Main entrance, Eckersley Fold Lane, M46 0PJ 582Atherton

Howe Bridge Main entrance, Eckersley Fold Lane, M46 0PJ 582Sports Centre Atherton

Leigh Sports Main entrance, Leigh Indoor WN7 4JY 597Village Sports Centre, Sale Way, Leigh

Lilford Park Park gates, Elmridge Road WN7 1HN 697off The Avenue, Leigh

Low Hall Park Main car park, Liverpool Road, WN2 3HU 598Hindley

Marsland Lay by off A572 junction with M29 7LH 26, 581, 126,Green Marsland Green Lane, Astley X34, 684

Orrell Main car park, Orrell Water Park, WN5 7AT 352Water Park Lodge Road, Orrell

Parsons Side of Halford’s car park, WN5 9AD 628Meadow Gower Road off Saddle Junction,

Newtown

Pennington Portacabin by Rangers Hut, WN7 3PA 600, 34 Flash main car park (small charge),

St Helens Road, Leigh

Pennington Main car park, St Helens Road, Leigh WN7 3JD 600, 34Hall Park

Pennygate Reception, 109 Ladies Lane, Hindley WN2 2QG 540, 32Medical Centre

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Meeting Points & Bus Routes... contMeeting Postcode

Walk Point Address for Sat Nav Bus Route

Plank Lane Swing Bridge car park, WN7 4QE 584, 588Slag Lane, Leigh

Poolstock Greenheart car park, Poolstock Lane WN3 5DX 631& Flashes

Robin Park Arena Loire Drive WN5 0UL 320

Red Rock Car park on the left, half way up WN1 2UW 639, 641the brow on Red Rock Lane, Standish

Rivington Top Barn, Rivington Lane, Horwich BL6 7SB –

Shakerley Home Ground, Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN 683, 684, 685

Shevington GP Methodist Church Car Park, WN6 8ET 635Surgery Houghton Lane, Wigan

Springview Springview Sports & Social Centre, WN3 4PH 658, 630, 360Hatfield Close, Wigan

Standish Car park, Standish Cricket Club, WN6 0TU 638, 640Cricket Club Green Lane, Standish

The Valley Formby Hall car park, Rowland Street, M46 9EY 582off Alder Street, Atherton

Three Sisters Car park by the lake, Three Sisters Road, WN4 8DD 600Ashton in Makerfield

Viridor Wood Car park, Bolton Road, Bamfurlong WN2 5LB 320

Wigan Life Meet at The Face, Wigan Life Centre, WN1 1NH –Centre The Wiend, Wigan

Windy Bents Garden Centre, WA3 5NT 19, 28Bank Wood Warrington Road, Culcheth

Worthington Main car park, off Chorley Road, WN1 2XN 639, 641Lakes Standish

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

February 2014

Monday 10am Pennington Flash 2 hours 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

10.45am Pennington Flash 1½ hour 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

11am Pennington Flash 1 hour 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

10.30am Rivington Hill Walk 2 hours 3rd, 17th

Tuesday 11am Viridor Wood 1 hour 4th

10am Appley Bridge 1½ hour 11th

11am Borsdane – Aspull 1 hour 18th

11am Worthington Lakes 1 hour 25th

NO DOGS ALLOWED

10am NEW Shevington GP Surgery 1 hour 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

10am Pennygate Medical Centre 1 hour 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

1.30pm Bridgewater Medical Centre 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

1 hour

Wednesday 9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 5th, 12th, 19th

1 hour

9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 26th

2 hours

11am Amberswood 1 hour 5th

11am Amberswood 30 mins 5th

11am Hindsford 1 hour 12th

11am Marsland Green 1 hour 19th

11am Shakerley 1 hour 26th

1pm Low Hall Nature Reserve History & 5th QHealth Walk 1 hour

3pm Red Rock Learn to Nordic 1 hour 5th

3pm Plank Lane Learn to Nordic 1 hour 12th

3pm Aspull Civic Hall Learn to Nordic 19th

1 hour

3pm Howe Bridge Sports Centre 26th

Learn to Nordic 1 hour

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

February 2014

Thursday 10am Pennington Flash Power Walk 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

1 hour

10am Pennington Flash Health Walk 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

40 mins

11am Springview 1 hour 6th

11am Gidlow 1 hour 13th

11am Crooke 1 hour 20th

11am Parson Meadows 1 hour 27th

1.30pm Three Sisters 1 hour 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

1.30pm Three Sisters 30 mins 20th

Friday 11am NEW Bickershaw Flashes 1 hour 7th

11am Leigh Sports Village 1 hour 14th

11am Dam House 1 hour 21st

11am Pennington Hall Park 1 hour 28th

Saturday 9.30am Howe Bridge Sports Centre 1st

Learn to Nordic 30 mins

9.30am Orrell Water Park 8th

Learn to Nordic 30 mins

9.30am Lilford Park Learn to Nordic 15th

30 mins

9.30am Poolstock & Flashes Learn to 22nd

Nordic 30 mins

10am Howe Bridge Sports Centre 1st

Nordic 1 hour

10am Orrell Water Park Nordic 1 hour 8th

10am Lilford Park Nordic 1 hour 15th

10am Poolstock & Flashes Nordic 1 hour 22nd

Sunday 10am Friends of Amberswood 1 hour 2nd

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

March 2014

Monday 10.30am Rivington Hill Walk 2 hours 3rd, 17th

10am Pennington Flash 2 hours 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

10.45am Pennington Flash 1½ hours 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

11am Pennington Flash 1 hour 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

Tuesday 10am Pennygate Medical Centre 1 hour 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

10am Shevington GP Surgery 1 hour 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

11am Poolstock & Flashes 1 hour 4th

10am Poolstock & Flashes 2 hours 4th

11am Ashfield 1½ hours 11th

11am Standish Cricket Club 1 hour 25th

1.30pm Bridgewater Medical Centre 1 hour 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Wednesday 9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 5th, 12th, 19th

1 hour

9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 26th

2 hours

11am Borsdane – Hindley 1 hour 5th

11am Borsdane – Hindley 2 hours 5th

11am Astley Green 1 hour 12th

11am Hindley Bridleway 1 hour 19th

11am NEW Hindley Bridleway 30 mins 19th

11am Byrom Wood 1 hour 26th

1pm Low Hall Nature Reserve History 5th QHealth Walk 1 hour

4pm Appley Bridge Learn to Nordic 1 hour 5th

4pm Pennington Hall Park Learn to Nordic 12th

1 hour

4pm Orrell Water Park Learn to Nordic 19h

1 hour

4pm Windy Bank Wood Learn to Nordic 26th

1 hour

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

March 2014

Thursday 10am Pennington Flash Power Walk 1 hour 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

10am Pennington Flash Health Walk 40 min 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

11am Orrell Water Park 1 hour 6th

11am Red Rock 1 hour 13th

11am Viridor Wood 1 hour 20th

11am NEW Robin Park Arena 1 hour 27th

1.30pm Three Sisters 1 hour 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

1.30pm NEW Three Sisters 30 mins 6th

Friday 11am Howe Bridge Sports Centre 1 hour 7th

11am Plank Lane 1 hour 14th

11am The Valley 1 hour 21st

11am Windy Bank Wood 1 hour 28th

Saturday 9.30am Windy Bank Wood Learn to Nordic 1st

30 mins

9.30am Appley Bridge Learn to Nordic 8th

30 mins

9.30am Colliers Wood Learn to Nordic 15th

30 mins

9.30am Ashfield Park Learn to Nordic 22nd

30 mins

9.30am Pennington Hall Park

Learn to Nordic 30 mins 29th

10am Windy Bank Wood Nordic 1 hour 1st

10am Appley Bridge Nordic 2 hours 8th

10am Colliers Wood Nordic 1 hour 15th

10am Ashfield Park Nordic 1 hour 22nd

10am Pennington Hall Park Nordic 1 hour 29th

Sunday 10am Friends of Amberswood 1 hour 2nd

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

April 2013

Monday 10.30am Rivington Hill Walk 2 hour 7th

10am Pennington Flash 2 hour 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

10.45am Pennington Flash 1½ hours 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

11am Pennington Flash 1 hour 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Tuesday 11am Standish Cricket Club 1 hour 1st

10am Billinge Hill 2 hours 8th

11am Orrell Water Park 1 hour 8th

11am Gidlow 1 hour 15th

10am Haigh Hall – main car park 2 hours 22nd

11am Haigh Hall – main car park 1 hour 22nd

11am Robin Park Arena 1 hour 29th

10am Pennygate Medical Centre 1 hour 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

1.30pm Bridgewater Medical Centre 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th1 hour

10am Shevington GP Surgery 1 hour 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

6pm Plank Lane 1 hour 22nd

6pm Leigh Sports Village 1 hour 29th

Wednesday 9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd1 hour

9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 30th2 hours

1pm Low Hall Nature Reserve History & 2nd Health Walk 1 hour

11am Colliers Wood 1 hour 2nd

11am NEW Colliers Wood 30 mins 2nd

11am Pennington Hall Park 1 hour 9th

11am The Valley 1 hour 16th

11am Plank Lane 1 hour 23rd

11am Howe Bridge Sports Centre 1 hour 30th

6pm Ashfield Park Learn to Nordic 1 hour 2nd

6pm Lilford Park Learn to Nordic 1 hour 9th

6pm Amberswood – Hindley Learn to 16th Nordic 1 hour

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

April 2014

6pm Poolstock & Flashes Learn to Nordic 23rd 1 hour

6pm Howe Bridge Sports Centre 30th Learn to Nordic 1 hour

Thursday 10am Pennington Flash Power Walk 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 1 hour

10am Pennington Flash 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24thHealth Walk 40 min

11am Aspull Civic Hall 1 hour 3rd

11am Poolstock & Flashes 1 hour 10th

11am Worthington Lakes 1 hour 17thNO DOGS ALLOWED

11am Elnup Woods 1 hour 24th

1.30pm Three Sisters 1 hour 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

1.30pm NEW Three Sisters 30 mins 17th

6pm Poolstock & Flashes 1 hour 17th

6pm Orrell Water Park 1 hour 24th

Friday 11am NEW Golborne 1 hour 4th

11am Lilford Park 1 hour 11th

11am Amberswood 1 hour 25th

Saturday 9.30am Three Sisters Learn to Nordic 5th 30 mins

9.30am Leigh Sports Village 12th Learn to Nordic 30 mins

9.30am Standish Cricket Club 19th Learn to Nordic 30 mins

9.30am Howe Bridge Sports Centre 26th Learn to Nordic 30 mins

10am Three Sisters Nordic 1 hour 5th

10am Leigh Sports Village Nordic 1 hour 12th

10am Standish Cricket Club Nordic 1 hour 19th

10am Howe Bridge Sports Centre 26th Nordic 2 hours

Sunday 10am Friends of Amberswood 1 hour 6th

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

May 2014

Monday 10.30am Rivington Hill Walk 2 hours 19th

10am Pennington Flash 2 hours 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

10.45am Pennington Flash 1½ hours 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

11am Pennington Flash 1 hour 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Tuesday 10am Pennygate Medical Centre 1 hour 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

10am Shevington GP Surgery 1 hour 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

11am Parsons Meadows 1 hour 6th

11am Aspull Civic Centre 1 hour 13th

11am Springview 1 hour 20th

11am Red Rock 1 hour 27th

1.30pm Bridgewater Medical Centre 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th1 hour

7pm Lilford Park 1 hour 6th

7pm Howe Bridge Sports Centre 13th1 hour

7pm Windy Bank Wood 1 hour 20th

7pm Plank Lane 1 hour 27th

Wednesday 9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 7th, 14th, 21st 1 hour

9.30am Haigh Hall – Plantation Gates 28th 2 hours

11am Crilly Park & Pretoria Pits 1 hour 7th

11am Windy Bank Wood 1 hour 14th

11am Barlows Wood 1 hour 21st

11am Leigh Sports Village 1 hour 28th

11am NEW Leigh Sports Village 30 mins 28th

1pm Low Hall Nature Reserve 7thHistory & Health Walk 1 hour

7pm Three Sisters Learn to Nordic 1 hour 7th

7pm Colliers Wood Learn to Nordic 1 hour 14th

7pm Standish Cricket Club Learn to Nordic 21st 1 hour

7pm Borsdane – Hindley Learn to Nordic 28th

1 hour

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Meeting Point, Time Day and Walk Duration Date Suitability

May 2014

Thursday 10am Pennington Flash Power Walk 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 1 hour10am Pennington Flash Health Walk 40 min 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th11am Appley Bridge 1½ hours 1st11am Ashfield Park 1 hour 8th11am Three Sisters 1 hour 15th11am Gidlow 1 hour 22nd11am Wigan Life Centre 1 hour 29th Q 1.30pm Three Sisters 1 hour 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th1.30pm NEW Three Sisters 30 mins 1st7pm Amberswood 1 hour 1st7pm Borsdane – Aspull 1 hour 8th7pm Poolstock & Flashes 1 hour 15th7pm Orrell 1 hour 22nd7pm Three Sisters 1 hour 29th

Friday 11am Astley Green 1 hour 2nd11am Borsdane Wood – Hindley 1 hour 9th 11am Marsland Green 1 hour 16th 11am Shakerley 1 hour 23rd 11am Colliers Wood 1 hour 30th

Saturday 9.30am Borsdane – Aspull Learn to Nordic 3rd 30 mins9.30am Plank Lane Learn to Nordic 10th 30 mins9.30am Haigh Hall Learn to Nordic 30 mins 17th 9.30am Lilford Park Learn to Nordic 30 mins 24th 9.30am Orrell Water Park Learn to Nordic 31st 30 mins10am Borsdane – Aspull Nordic 1 hour 3rd 10am Plank Lane Nordic 1 hour 10th 10am Haigh Hall Nordic 1 hour 17th 10am Lilford Park Nordic 1 hour 24th 10am Orrell Water Park Nordic 2 hours 31st (Including Billinge Hil)

Sunday 10am Friends of Amberswood 1 hour 6th

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National Walking Month

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Wigan Borough’s Jubilee Legacy WalksTo celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations of 2012, a series of fifteenLegacy Walks have been developed to celebrate the richness and diversity ofWigan Borough’s green space. The walks are located in five themed areas ofthe Borough – and each area has a silver, gold and diamond walk withdistance ranging from 1 to 9 miles. Here is a list of the walks:

Borsdane, Standish & Haigh Theme - Health & Wellbeing

Diamond Borsdane Wood from Aspull Civic Hall 4.8 miles/7.7km 2½ to 3 hoursGold Standish Park from Ashfield Park 4.5 miles/7.2km 1½ to 2 hoursSilver Haigh from Haigh Country Park 4.5 miles/7.2km 1½ to 2 hours

Gin Pit, Tyldesley & Astley Theme - Heritage

Diamond Astley St Park, Gin Pit & Dam House 4.5 miles/7.2km 2 to 2½ hoursGold Bridgewater Canal & Bedford Moss 3 miles/4.8km 1½ to 2 hoursSilver Lilford Lanes from Lilford Park 3 miles/4.8km 1½ to 2 hours

Amberswood, Bickershaw & Abram Theme - Community

Diamond Amberswood, Bickershaw & Abram 7 miles/11.2km 3 to 4 hoursGold Amberswood to Leyland Park 4.5 miles/7.2km 2 to 2½ hoursSilver Amberswood Common 2 miles/3.2km 1 hour

Ashton, Viridor & Bryn Theme - Arts & Heritage

Diamond Ashton & Bryn Circular 9 miles/14.4km 3½ to 4 hoursGold Viridor Wood 4.5 miles/6.4km 2 to 2½ hoursSilver Three Sisters Recreation Area 1.5 miles/2.4km up to 1 hour

Pennington Flash & Lightshaw Theme - Environment

Diamond Pennington Flash & Lightshaw Meadow 5.5 miles/8.5km 2½ to 3 hoursGold Pennington Flash Circuit 3 miles/4.8km 1 to 1½ hoursSilver Pennington Flash Wetlands Area 1 mile/1.6km 1 to 1½ hours

Download your copy of all the walks fromwww.getactivewiganandleigh.co.ukor www.visitgreenheart.com

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WLCT’s Active Living Team helps people to become more physicallyactive to improve their general health, wellbeing and quality of life.The team provide a wide range of activities including a GP ReferralScheme, an outdoor programme of walking, cycling and runningand initiatives to encourage those with learning and physicaldisabilities and mental health issues to become more active.

We also provide training opportunities including Walk and CycleLeader courses – if you are interested in getting more involved,please contact us on 01942 488481.

www.getactivewiganandleigh.co.uk