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

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

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

01:07

4.30km

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

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!

Tip by

2.28 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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2.60 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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2.90 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 …

Tip by

4.01 km

Views of Pennington Flash

Highlight • Viewpoint

First time here. It's a beautiful area with ducks, swans, and geese my dog loved it.
plenty of children for the icecream van.

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4.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.50 km

392 m

275 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

27°C

16°C

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

Plank Lane Marina and Lift Bridge

Picnic and Playground Area at Pennington Flash Country Park

Tom Edmondson Hide

Common Lane Footbridge

Views of Pennington Flash

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