Standish — Wigan

Stawig two
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By Mary Oz on 07 Feb 2023

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6km/4mi

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Description

I have replotted StaWig One, making it easier to follow on the ground, by using more obvious paths. Also I’ve made more use of Mesnes Park

I have replotted StaWig One, making it easier to follow on the ground, by using more obvious paths. Also I’ve made more use of Mesnes Park

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

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.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Supermarket (0)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
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 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

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

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

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

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

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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3X February 2023 by Mary Oz
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Start and end points

Standish
Grid Ref SD5626410242
Lat / Lon 53.58694° / -2.66215°
Easting / Northing 356,264E / 410,242N
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Wigan
Grid Ref SD5814205529
Lat / Lon 53.54474° / -2.63315°
Easting / Northing 358,142E / 405,529N
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reviews

Will H

25 Jun 2023 Summer
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Relativity easy to find the start of this walk, Starting in a nice cul de sac. The path is mostly flat, with small gradual slopes and a good view of distant hills and a large field. Due to the heat this summer it was nice to have shade provided by the trees. The path continues through a small stretch of overgrown nettles and brambles until reaching the more rural side of Wigan.
After a few minutes there’s a path through to Mesnes park, a refreshing hilly park with a café, play park, ponds and many ducks. Upon leaving the park you arrive 5 minutes away from the centre of Wigan. When completing the walk you only a couple steps away from the many café’s, restaurants, shops and the train station.

Gismay

25 Jun 2023 Summer
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This was a good walk. There was a short section off Gidlow lane that was a bit overgrown but passable as we kept our arms up away from the nettles. But the rest of the walk was straightforward, plenty off road until the outskirts of Wigan is reached then a pleasant stretch through Mesnes park and on to Wallgate.

Mary Oz

07 Feb 2023 Winter
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The route started from Standish with a bit of a slog along the busy A49. There were a couple of crossing places with islands though. The raised woodland path soon afterwards was very nice, and I passed a man with a kestrel. The route followed a branch off to the left, closer to the stream, whereas StaWig One ploughed on through mud.
One reaching the gravelled track the route was easy to follow, so although it was a bit longer, it was no slower. At OS Grid Ref: SD 57092 08048 the curved path was a bit sunken and rubbly, and I discovered that this was a former colliery railway line. In fact along here there were several interesting looking industrial heritage remnants.
At OS Grid Ref: SD 57456 07829 there was a fork in the track, enforced by a significant wire fence. This route followed the track on the right.
Mesnes Park was a very pleasant open space just before reaching the centre of Wigan, with a rather nice ice cream café in an octagonal pavilion.

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