Newton-le-WillowsGolborne

Newgol two
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By Hiking Historian on 19 Dec 2023


Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

52m

Descent

38m

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Description

Slight adjustment to beginning, using paths past Newton Lake and Castle Hill

Slight adjustment to beginning, using paths past Newton Lake and Castle Hill

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Wheelchair accessible toilet (0)
Supermarket (0)
Restaurant (0)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Accommodation (0)
Accommodation < £50 (0)
Campsite (0)
Bothy (0)
Free wifi (0)
Public phone (0)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Train station (0)
Bench (0)
Picnic table (0)
Bus stop (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 50.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 21.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 12.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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3X December 2024 by Mary Oz
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Start and end points

Newton-le-Willows
Grid Ref SJ5934695344
Lat / Lon 53.45329° / -2.61366°
Easting / Northing 359,346E / 395,344N
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Golborne
Grid Ref SJ6045597911
Lat / Lon 53.47645° / -2.59729°
Easting / Northing 360,455E / 397,911N
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reviews


Gismay

05 Dec 2024 Autumn

This is a nice short walk taking in a good mix of town and countryside walking including paved, woodland and lakeside trails. There were a couple of points where the walking surface was a bit wrecked (broken boarding) and you need to cross the busy (and fast) A580 but all in all a good varied route.


Mary Oz

01 Dec 2024 Autumn

Leaving Newton-le-Willows station we soon escaped the busy roads to the quiet and pretty Newton Lake, where the path was tarmac, then woodland, then a well-used field path. Crossing under the motorway alongside a stream, there were a few steps, and some slightly dilapidated, but still safe, boardwalk, and the metal netting on the surface prevented it from being slippery.
After some more woodland we came out onto a country road with a pavement along it, where we passed the entrance to the golf club, with a nice cottage. Crossing the A580 was manageable, but not pleasant. It was busy with fast cars, but there was an island between the carriageways.
We passed a side entrance to Haydock Racecourse then left the residential street for a path alongside a stream, and we were soon into Golborne, which had some useful shops, pubs and cafés.
Another unexpectedly green and pleasant walk between urban areas.


Hiking Historian

31 Dec 2023 Winter

A fairly straightforward route, with a good mix of footpaths and road walks on pavements.

Walked in reverse from Golborne to Newton-le-Willows. From the small square in the centre of Golborne, we take a few roads before joining a tarmac footpath that runs along the fence of a school. It eventually becomes earthern, and, once over a footbridge, it runs alongside a brook, and can be muddy in places.

The footpath joins a residential road, and from here, it's pavements all the way. There's a busy crossroads to negotiate, where there is a crossing, but you do have to time it right. The road ahead is shaded by trees, and can be covered in wet leaves in autumn and winter.

Before the motorway bridge, there's a footpath that runs through the woods. It's a nice walk away from the road, and we pass the old motte of Newton's own castle. Down a few steps (almost a slope in places), and a tunnel under the motorway takes us onto a boardwalk and onto a field beyond.

A footpath follows the shoreline of Newton Lake (mostly dry here, although the path can be muddy), before entering the woods and along the lakeside. Nearing the end, we walk along the top of the dam until we reach the road beyond, and then to the station.

A foot-only route owing to some steps and sometimes muddy footpaths. Both ends are well-served by public transport and shops.


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