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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
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Walk to Westhoughton from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Aspull—Westhoughton
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Aspwes one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent 35m | Descent 49m | ||
Blackrod—Westhoughton
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Blackwes one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Blackrod—Westhoughton
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Blackwes two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Hindley—Westhoughton
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Hinwes one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 5km/3mi | Ascent 72m | Descent 33m | ||
Hindley—Westhoughton
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Hinwes two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 6km/3mi | Ascent 72m | Descent 116m | ||
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Horwich—Westhoughton
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Horwes one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 41m | Descent 58m | |
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Westhoughton—Atherton
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Wesath one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 5km/3mi | Ascent 62m | Descent 14m | ||
Westhoughton—Lostock
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Weslos one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 3km/2mi | Ascent 22m | Descent 28m | ||
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Westhoughton—Lostock
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Weslos two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 4km/2mi | Ascent 34m | Descent 26m | ||
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Westhoughton—Over Hulton
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Wesove one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 4km/3mi | Ascent 41m | Descent 17m | ||
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Westhoughton—Over Hulton
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Wesove two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 4km/3mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
45% of Westhoughton’s seven route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Westhoughton’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in Westhoughton
43km out of 59km have been walked and reviewed
55km of reviews have been shared in Westhoughton
Latest Updates
Beyond Great Bank Road you can either follow the private lane or try to find the narrow footpath parallel to it on the north side - the latter is probably where the right of way is, but its start is easy to miss. We are soon on the edge of fields, and a track takes us into Carlies farm, where signposts direct walkers around the north side of the buildings to the farm road beyond, which we follow. The GPX file is misleading - the path emerges immediately opposite the side road we need to take half right, which we soon leave on a signposted footpath, which joins a farm lane. Beyond Scot Lane we head along the farm lane into Yate's Farm, where the footpath line could do with more waymarks (if in doubt, just follow the lane into the farm yard, then look for the north east corner. This last path is the worst part of the route - there is no clear waymarking and the route past Sibberings Farm involves three very awkward narrow high hurdles and a very churned up horse pasture [if I did it again I would be tempted to stay on the farm lane, but that is not a right of way, or use the path up to Limbridge Drive]....
Hugh Hudson
A good short direct route, but quite pavement heavy - those with more time on their hands may prefer WesLos two, which uses what looked like a good path to avoid some of the pavement walking. From Lostock station we follow the pavement south, then turn left onto Tempest Road, staying on the south side....
Hugh Hudson
At its end, a footpath between fences, before dropping down to a road, where we turn left under a railway viaduct, and then up steps on the right, heading uphill through some woods, away from the main path. At the end, onto another track, and then a right onto a footpath around an industrial estate. At its end, we join the road through the industrial estate, and then another footpath....
Hiking Historian
Again, it runs alongside the railway, and, once we pass a dog training centre, we pass through the farm yard and onto a road, passing over the railway on a bridge....
Hiking Historian
The remainder of the route consists of agricultural land, golf courses (the western side of Westhoughton appears to be made up of approximately 95% golf course) and wooded areas, before joining the road network around Wingate industrial estate....
Dannywith
Once through the industrial estate at Westhoughton the route emerges into pleasant open countryside with far-reaching views....
RGW
Some sections will only be accessible on-foot, particularly the section between the motorway and Manchester road which was very muddy and waterlogged in one section....
RGW
Nice little walk not to strenuous, easily accessible for all, although at certain points you will need to cross the road as only one footpath, nice little park on tempest rd for a little rest and a drink, pass some nice little woodland meadows and rumworth reservoir, would recommend....
Carlos
A large section of this route is impassable due to a housing development blocking the path by pearl brook to the M61...
Matthew
I chose this route as I wanted a more direct route to Westhoughton, and given a period of very wet weather I wanted to avoid some very muddy footpaths included in Blackwes one. This route follows a busy road and while it is not very inspiring it is wheel friendly (parts of Blackwes one aren't)....
Stearsb
I chose this route as I wanted a, slightly, more direct route to Hulton Lane Ends. It is very similar route to Wesove one. This route follows a busy road and while it is not very inspiring it is wheel friendly....
Stearsb
Stearsb added Wesove two, a new walk from Westhoughton to Over Hulton
Walk this routeStearsb added Blackwes two, a new walk from Blackrod to Westhoughton
Walk this routemartinb added Blackwes one, a new walk from Blackrod to Westhoughton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Aspwes one, a new walk from Aspull to Westhoughton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Hinwes one, a new walk from Hindley to Westhoughton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Horwes one, a new walk from Horwich to Westhoughton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Wesath one, a new walk from Westhoughton to Atherton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Weslos one, a new walk from Westhoughton to Lostock
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Wesove one, a new walk from Westhoughton to Over Hulton
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Westhoughton’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SD6539906688
Lat / Lon
53.55568° / -2.52377°
Easting / Northing
365,399E / 406,688N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Westhoughton's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
Official ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town
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