Haigh Lower Plantations, a region in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is a significant green space within Haigh Woodland Park. It features extensive mature woodlands, landscaped gardens, and an accessible network of paths, including the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. This diverse landscape provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more. The area is characterized by its woodlands, ponds, and streams, offering a rich habitat and scenic views over the West Lancashire Moors…
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70.3km
04:13
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.2km
02:46
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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92.6km
04:27
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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68.2km
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7.30km
01:59
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:01
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:58
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62.1km
03:10
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:08
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.6km
02:59
450m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Haigh Lower Plantations, located within Haigh Woodland Park, offers a range of outdoor activities. These include road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The area features an extensive network of paths suitable for various skill levels.
Routes in Haigh Lower Plantations have been explored by more than 113,000 visitors on komoot. The 12 available routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars, based on over 7,900 ratings.
Haigh Lower Plantations offers several hiking opportunities, with 5 dedicated hiking routes available on komoot. The area features extensive woodlands and landscaped gardens with an accessible network of paths. More information can be found in the Hiking around Haigh Lower Plantations guide.
Haigh Lower Plantations provides various road cycling routes, including paths around Haigh Hall and its grounds. Cyclists can find routes with gentle gradients and some more challenging climbs. A dedicated guide for Road Cycling Routes around Haigh Lower Plantations is available.
Haigh Lower Plantations is recognized for its family-friendly environment. The park offers routes suitable for families, often utilizing traffic-free canal paths, gravel tracks, and tarmac roads within Haigh Hall. There is a specific guide for Family-friendly hikes around Haigh Lower Plantations.
Haigh Lower Plantations offers dog-friendly options for outdoor activities. Visitors can find routes suitable for walking with dogs through the woodlands and along paths. A guide for Dog-friendly hikes around Haigh Lower Plantations is available.
The plantations encompass approximately 250 to 350 acres of mature woodlands, including ancient areas like Bottling Wood. Notable features include the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Swan Lake, and Lilly Pond. The diverse flora supports various wildlife, and views over the West Lancashire Moors are available from certain points.
Yes, Haigh Lower Plantations offers traffic-free cycling routes. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path provides a peaceful, traffic-free option. Komoot provides guides for Traffic-free bike rides around Haigh Lower Plantations for both road and touring cyclists.
The woodlands in Haigh Lower Plantations primarily consist of beech, oak, horse chestnut, sycamore, ash, lime, and Scots pine trees. This diverse planting contributes to the area's ecological significance and scenic beauty.
Haigh Lower Plantations features an extensive network of paths, totaling around 40 miles. These paths include a mix of paved roads and off-road trails, suitable for walking, jogging, hiking, and cycling.
More information about Haigh Woodland Park, which includes Haigh Lower Plantations, can be found on its official website. The official website is haighwoodlandpark.co.uk. For direct inquiries, the park's phone number is +441942828280.

