Westhoughton to Gathurst Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 12 to 13 miles along the Eccles, Tyldesley and Wigan Line from Westhoughton station to Gathurst station. Take the train to Westhoughton, follow the path and catch the train back from Gathurst.
- Distance
- 12 to 13 mi
- Time
- 4 to 4.5 hours
- Train back
- 19min
The walk
From Westhoughton 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 6.4 miles away (about 7.5 to 8.5 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 Westhoughton take from 19min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Westhoughton from the cities
- PrestonFrom 33min
- ManchesterFrom 36min
- LancasterFrom 52min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 7min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 37min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 48min
- YorkFrom 2hr 4min
- BirminghamFrom 2hr 12min
Good to know
How long is the Westhoughton to Gathurst walk?
About 12 to 13 miles from station to station: 4.5 miles along the Eccles, Tyldesley and Wigan Line and 6.4 miles away (about 7.5 to 8.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Westhoughton to Gathurst?
About 4 to 4.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Gathurst to Westhoughton?
By train: the quickest journey from Gathurst back to Westhoughton takes 19min.
How do you get to Westhoughton by train?
Westhoughton is 33min from Preston, 36min from Manchester, 52min from Lancaster and 2hr 21min from London by train.