Best walks from Ince

Lancashire · North of England

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Jump on a train, get off at Ince Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.

Wigan Wallgate Station to Ince Station

A slightly longer alternative that is almost entirely off-road and maximising use of the canal towpath and taking in the historic Wigan Pier area. Uses the canal towpath and forms part of the Community Rail Trail between Wigan and Bolton, taking in the historic Wigan Pier.

Easy: 2km, moderate ascents.

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Ince Station to Hindley Station

Uses former railway lines through now-wooded areas with reed-filled ponds, plus narrower and muddy paths through Amberswood Common and an unclear footpath around playing fields. Good paths on the railway sections; heavy metal kissing gates restrict wheel users. Uses former railway lines from the Wigan coalfields; good for birdsong and wildlife, with deer seen.

4km.

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