Mercury Motel

GM Ringway Stage 14

Follows canal towpaths and field paths with mostly flat terrain and gentle gradients, though some sections can be muddy after rain. At 21.9km, it's too long for young children or buggies—towpaths are passable but the distance is challenging. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Links industrial heritage with open countryside around Greater Manchester's outer edges, offering surprising rural pockets and varied scenery that showcase the city's green ring. Best tackled in sections or as a full-day

GM Ringway Stage 16

Follows an urban-rural mix through Wigan's outskirts with moderate inclines and some steep sections near canal towpaths and through woodland. The 16km distance makes it too long for young children, and uneven terrain with stiles rules out buggies. Dogs welcome on leads, especially near livestock in rural stretches. Worth doing for the surprising contrast between industrial heritage along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and quiet countryside pockets, offering a genuine slice of Greater Manchester's gre

GM Ringway Stage 15

Follows flat to gently undulating towpaths and parkland through Wigan's western outskirts, connecting Poolstock and Ince via the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and River Douglas. Suitable for families and buggies on surfaced sections, though some towpath stretches may be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers surprisingly green corridors through post-industrial landscapes with restored wetlands, historic bridges, and glimpses of Wigan's canal heritage—ideal for a steady half-day ramble without

Rotary Way

Wigan Way