This is a relatively simple walk that explores some of Wigan's industrial heritage, the skill of Victorian civil engineers and the sad state that these genuine hidden gems of the Wigan landscape are now in. As sad as it is to see buildings and structures fall into disrepair and nature begin to reclaim what was hers, it offers the photographer a multitude of opportunities from imposing bridge shots to close ups of crumbling brickwork.

​This is our "on the move" guide, for more details and a longer description click here.

MAP AND ROUTE GUIDE

Click on the image below to open our quick interactive map and route guide - for best results if you're on your phone or mobile device use landscape mode.
If you want a more detailed route guide with information, tips and some more background this can be found here.

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FIRST PUBLISHED 23 APRIL 2019