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View of Pennington Flash – Tom Edmondson Hide loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

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View of Pennington Flash – Tom Edmondson Hide loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

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View of Pennington Flash – Tom Edmondson Hide loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

01:00

3.93km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 245 m for 13 m

After 3.67 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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693 m

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch the small dinghy sailing on the flash. Accessible from many directions.

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1.06 km

View of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views along the canal toady in the beautiful sunshine

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1.24 km

Common Lane Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Leeds to Liverpool canal is a 127mile stretch of canal between the two cities. It's no longer an industrial route but very well used for leisure. Here a small …

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1.86 km

Picnic and Playground Area at Pennington Flash Country Park

Highlight • Lake

The rest and playground has a beautiful view of the lake

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1.99 km

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal spot to stop for and ice cream. Toilets also available.

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2.41 km

Tom Edmondson Hide

Highlight • Structure

Tom Edmondson was a local ornithologist and conservationist who died 2016 age 93. The bird hide here was renamed in his memory. It's a great place to watch the wildlife.

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3.67 km

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice developed spot along the canal. Let's hope it doesn't become too overdeveloped however!

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3.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

625 m

484 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

587 m

521 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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View of Pennington Flash – Tom Edmondson Hide loop from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

Penstock Gate on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

View of Pennington Flash

Common Lane Footbridge

Picnic and Playground Area at Pennington Flash Country Park

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Tom Edmondson Hide

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

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