Shevington is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, offering diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. The region features a mix of scenic canal paths, expansive parklands, and undulating moorland terrain. This varied geography provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Shevington provides access to more than 50 routes across several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The area's network of paths…
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4.8
(16)
98
hikers
4.89km
01:18
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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99
hikers
6.94km
01:55
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
hikers
9.35km
02:26
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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30
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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68
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

64
runners
9.11km
00:57
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
7.49km
00:47
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.9km
01:14
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
riders
30.5km
02:08
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
riders
57.9km
03:26
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
85.3km
05:14
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
58.8km
04:05
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80
riders
50.9km
02:06
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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23
riders
40.8km
01:48
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
70.8km
02:58
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
75.4km
03:25
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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21
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
26.8km
01:53
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
riders
30.4km
01:58
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
32.9km
02:15
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
62.1km
03:10
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
34.3km
02:08
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
49.6km
02:59
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Shevington offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscapes support activities from leisurely canal-side paths to challenging moorland trails.
Shevington features varied terrain, including flat, traffic-free paths along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, undulating moorland trails in the West Pennine Moors, and scenic country roads. This mix caters to different activity levels and preferences.
Yes, Shevington offers easy hiking routes suitable for beginners and those seeking leisurely walks. The paths along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal are generally flat and accessible. For more options, refer to the guide Easy hikes around Shevington.
Mountain biking trails near Shevington are primarily found in the nearby West Pennine Moors, including areas around Rivington Pike. These trails offer natural riding with varied terrain and technical sections. Explore options with the guide MTB Trails around Shevington.
Road cyclists in Shevington can enjoy scenic routes through Rivington, Chorley, Botany Bay, and Anglezarke, passing multiple reservoirs. These routes feature picturesque country roads and climbs with extensive views. A guide to these routes is available at Road Cycling Routes around Shevington.
Shevington provides several jogging trails, particularly along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which offers relatively flat and traffic-free paths. Haigh Woodland Park also features green spaces suitable for running. Find more options in the guide Running Trails around Shevington.
Key natural features include the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering flat paths, and the West Pennine Moors, which encompass Rivington Pike, Anglezarke, Yarrow, and Rivington reservoirs, and Winter Hill. Haigh Woodland Park also provides additional green spaces.
There are more than 70 routes available in Shevington on komoot, covering various sports such as hiking, jogging, and cycling. These routes have been explored by more than 24,000 visitors.
Routes in Shevington have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 2,000 users who have completed tours in the area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Shevington, including Easy hikes around Shevington, Running Trails around Shevington, and Road Cycling Routes around Shevington. Other guides cover MTB, touring cycling, and gravel biking.
The Shevington Parish Council can be contacted by phone at 01257 473022 or 07397 805227. Their official website is shevingtonpc.gov.uk for further information.
Yes, Shevington and its surrounding areas offer routes suitable for gravel biking. The mix of canal paths, country roads, and some moorland trails provides varied terrain for gravel cyclists. A dedicated guide is available: Gravel biking around Shevington.

