Autumn Walks: Here are nine of the best places to enjoy a walk in Wigan this autumn

Summer may be over and the days getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy a walk around some of the borough’s beauty spots.

By Matt Pennington

Published 12th Nov 2023, 15:45 BST

With autumn comes the arrival of spectacular display of oranges, reds, yellows and golds, here are nine of the best places to enjoy the season.

The 160 hectares contains a series of small lakes, ponds, woodlands and wetlands

1. Amberswood Local Nature Reserve

The 160 hectares contains a series of small lakes, ponds, woodlands and wetlands Photo: submit

With a total of 5km of trails, Viridor Wood is a great place to spot wildlife

2. Viridor Wood

With a total of 5km of trails, Viridor Wood is a great place to spot wildlife Photo: submit

To the north of Hindley, the public footpath runs through the middle of the woodland following the line of Borsdane Brook

3. Borsdane Wood

To the north of Hindley, the public footpath runs through the middle of the woodland following the line of Borsdane Brook Photo: submit

Many people enjoy Worthington Lake all year round

4. Worthington Lake

Many people enjoy Worthington Lake all year round Photo: submit