wigan / north west . ......green lanes

[stooster]

just got myself a drz4oo as a second bike / workhorse and fancy going off road.....

can anyone recomend anywhere i can ride off road in the wigan / north west area....

any info appreciated..

cheers

stu
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[TUG]

i've had a quick look and Elnup woods is a no go mate, so i dont know if here is anywhere in wigan we can go.
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[stooster]

[carlnicholson...]

I have found a couple of lanes in Lowton and Abram, problem is they are only about a mile long each, so a few minutes later it's all over. Story of my life!!!!

There is a large area of slag heaps in Abram which apprear to back on to the vast heaps of Crankwood. Crankwood is now a serious no go area with heavy policing, so even though there is no physical restriction to the Abram side maybe they are policed with a similar attitude.

I would be happy to show you where I mean one Sunday by arrangement.

carl.nicholson@yahoo.co.uk 07716838255
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[stooster]

cheers carl.....i may take you up on that...work crazy shifts so ill let you know by your email....

i was told that there used / may still be an off road track near bolton rebock stadium....just before the slip road to m61...

anyone got any info on this????
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[carlnicholson...]

Have a look on google earth, then have a ride up and chat to the guys there.

I flew over the track in Astley, then drove up, as it happens the owner can't insure the track for practice, only race meets. I offered to sign a disclaimer but he couldn't do it.

They do have a meet for enduro bikes though, I just don't really fancy racing the DR. I'd rather do something a bit more laid back than that.
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[Kiss_My_Rs]

There are plenty of roads up bolton way...

https://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p83/mavamatics/DSC00021.jpg

https://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p83/mavamatics/DSC00020.jpg

https://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/Djantty/DSC00155-1.jpg


Sorry for the picture size.
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[Smooth]

That's George's Lane isn't it? Rivington, especially the Pike itself, has been badly damaged in last year or so by inconsiderate 4x4 drivers. It's probably best not to ride or drive there.

[Jenkinz]

I'd suggest getting one of these maps, I got one for my local area and found loads of Byways that were hidden away.
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[gavin198]

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[Fizzer Thou]

If you know about UCRs,many of them have vehicular rights.Your local TRF group would know about them

https://trf.org.uk/
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[avaviney]

nice trail.
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[MadMaxster]

Hi. Just getting back into riding off road. Are there any clubs or meets in the Wigan area for days out riding green lanes etc.