Where can I go?
Public Rights of Way are recorded on the Definitive Map and accompanying Statements. These can be viewed at the Environmental Services Department in Civic Buildings, New Market Street, Wigan.
For walking, riding or cycling it is strongly advised that you buy a map at a scale no less than 1:25000. At this scale maps show enough detail to avoid confusion. The most useful Ordnance Survey maps for countryside recreation purposes are the 1:25000 Pathfinder and Explorer series showing Public Rights of Way in green. However, Ordnance Survey maps will not show details of any legal changes to the Public Rights of Way network that have taken place since the map was published.
If you wish to check whether there has been any legal alterations to the Public Rights of Way network you should contact the Public Rights of Way Officer on 01942 404309 or by email at rightsofway@wigan.gov.uk
What can I do?
On Public Rights of Way you can:
- Take a pram, pushchair or wheelchair - but expect to encounter stiles on footpaths.
- Take a dog under close control, preferably on a lead.
- Make a small deviation to avoid an illegal obstruction, but only do so if you are certain that your route is safe and available. If in doubt please try to find an alternative public right of way and report the obstruction to us.
- Remove an obstruction sufficiently to get passed.
