Pennington Flash Circuit (Gold Route)

Overview

This walk is one of a series of fifteen Jubilee Legacy Walks designed to celebrate the richness and diversity of Wigan Borough’s green space, and provide a lasting reminder of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations of 2012.

Flashes are lakes formed over time from mining subsidence; Pennington Flash, a legacy of the Borough’s industrial heritage, is an excellent example of this phenomenon. Towards the end of the 19th century, the land now under the Flash was farmland. Following reclamation and improvements, Pennington Flash Country Park was officially opened in 1981.

Accessibility and facilities

While most parts of the walk are on hard surfaced paths and pavements, it is unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Toilet facilities and refreshments are available at Pennington Flash Country Park

How to get there

To work out how to get to and from the walk start point (and end point, if it’s a linear walk), simply click the Google Maps link(s) on this page. Then click ‘Directions’ and enter your postcode or location in the relevant field. For public transport options, click on the train icon.

Alternatively, input the postcode(s) shown on this page into the TfGM journey planner at https://my.tfgm.com/#/planner/