Daisy Hill to Gathurst Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 11 to 11.5 miles along the Eccles, Tyldesley and Wigan Line from Daisy Hill station to Gathurst station. Take the train to Daisy Hill, follow the path and catch the train back from Gathurst.
- Distance
- 11 to 11.5 mi
- Time
- 3.5 to 4 hours
- Train back
- 30min
The walk
From Daisy Hill station, walk to the Eccles, Tyldesley and Wigan Line and follow the path for 4.5 miles to Gathurst. Getting to and from the path adds 5.3 miles away (about 6.5 to 7 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Gathurst back to Daisy Hill take from 30min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Daisy Hill from the cities
- PrestonFrom 31min
- LancasterFrom 52min
- LiverpoolFrom 52min
- ManchesterFrom 56min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 42min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 55min
- YorkFrom 2hr 9min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 18min
Good to know
How long is the Daisy Hill to Gathurst walk?
About 11 to 11.5 miles from station to station: 4.5 miles along the Eccles, Tyldesley and Wigan Line and 5.3 miles away (about 6.5 to 7 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Daisy Hill to Gathurst?
About 3.5 to 4 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Gathurst to Daisy Hill?
By train: the quickest journey from Gathurst back to Daisy Hill takes 30min.
How do you get to Daisy Hill by train?
Daisy Hill is 31min from Preston, 52min from Lancaster, 52min from Liverpool and 2hr 32min from London by train.