Where is Leigh Branch?

Leigh Branch is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN3 5DE), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.

How do I get to Leigh Branch?

The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN3 5DE.

Is Leigh Branch free to visit?

Yes, Leigh Branch is free to enter.

How do I get to Leigh Branch?

The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN3 5DE.

Canals · North West England

Leigh Branch

In or near Haigh.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Leigh Branch — canal in the United Kingdom.

Leigh Branch, canals in North West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Wigan North Western · 0.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Leigh Branch is a canal in the United Kingdom. Part of Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Wikidata describes it as: "canal in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.5385°, -2.6303°.

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Place summary

Leigh Branch is a canal located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Wigan. It is part of the wider network of canals in the region, contributing to the historical industrial transport routes.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.5385, -2.6303
District: Wigan
Parish: Wigan, unparished area
Postcode: WN3 5DE
Parliamentary constituency: Wigan
Nearest railway station: Wigan North Western — 0.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q24640513 (CC0)
commons: Road bridge over the Leeds Liverpool canal - geograph.org.uk - 1260420.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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