1. 'Bamwhe one' walking from Wheelton to Bamber Bridge (east to west). Stile in first off-road section after leaving Wheelton. 1 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
2. Narrow bridge over stream. 1 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
3. Roughest section of path on the route with some big cobbles - covers less than 50m. 1 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
4. M61 underpass. Lighting is broken throughout. 1.5 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
5. Steepest section on route with exposed roots and soil surface. Uphill is from Wheelton to Bamber Bridge. 1.5 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
6. Entry to residential area in Whittle-le-Woods. Short 30m pebbled section which passes through private property (public right of way). 2 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
7. Entry to Cuerden Valley Park from Whittle-le-Woods side. 3 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
8. Decent flat surface. Typical of approx 3-4km of pathways through Cuerden Valley Park. 6 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
9. Highest quality path surface in Cuerden Valley Park. 6.5 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
10. Humped footbridge over the M6 towards north end of Cuerden Valley Park. 6.5 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
11. Short 150m section on the very busy Wigan Road (A49) to pass under the M65 bridges. The gpx shows an impassable route across the M65, therefore this short detour is required. 7 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
12. Entry to northern part of Cuerden Valley Park from A49. 7.5 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
13. Typical path in northern part of Cuerden Valley Park. 7.5 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
14. Bridge in northern part of Cuerden Valley Park. 8 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
15. Steps at northern entry/exit to Cuerden Valley Park. 8 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
16. Dangerous crossing of A6 dual carriageway. No pelican crossing and not the best visibility of oncoming traffic. Requires great care. 8 km from start — 12 Jun 2021
17. Bamber Bridge railway station at end/start of route. 9 km from start — 12 Jun 2021