Walk the River Douglas by Train
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The River Douglas, also known as the Asland, flows through Lancashire and Greater Manchester as a tributary of the Ribble. Croston, Hoscar, Wigan North Western and Blackrod stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 11 stations within reach of the River Douglas: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Douglas runs about 32 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Douglas train stations
- Rufford0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot) · closest
- Gathurst0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot)
- Appley Bridge0.1 mi (about 0.1 to 0.2 mi on foot)
- Parbold0.2 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Wigan Wallgate0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Blackrod0.3 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Wigan North Western0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot)
- Adlington (Lancs)0.3 mi (about 0.4 mi on foot)
- Hoscar0.8 mi (about 1 mi on foot)
- Croston1.4 mi (about 1.5 to 2 mi on foot)
- Burscough Bridge1.9 mi (about 2.5 mi on foot)
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.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Douglas, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croston | 4.0 mi and back | 11.5 mi | about 4 hours |
| Rufford | 5.9 mi and back | 12 mi | about 4 hours |
| Appley Bridge | 5.8 mi and back | 12 mi | about 4 hours |
| Gathurst | 3.7 mi and back | 7.5 mi | about 2.5 hours |
| Adlington (Lancs) | 2.5 mi and back | 6 mi | about 2 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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