Orrell Winstanley Circular
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Walk starts from Orrell Waterpark with good parking and cafe and crosses Orrell to open countryside. Footpath to Higher Pimbo offers good views north-east to Winter Hill before making way via Ravenhead Quarry down to Promised Land Farm; excellent views over Mersey Estuary and North Wales on this section. Gentle descent Via Billinge Hall leads to Red Barn Lane before ascending lower slope of Billinge Hill. Extensive views north on this section to Cheshire Hills before descending to outskirts of Billinge. Gentle climb over farmland leads to grounds of Winstanley College before ending on paths around Orrell Waterpark lakes.
England - North England - Lancashire - Countryside
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Birds, Butterflies, Cafe, Flowers, Food Shop, Good for Kids, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Play Area, Pub, Public Transport, Tea Shop, Wildlife, Woodland
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