Lying one mile to the east of Wigan, Crawford's Wood was planted in the late 1990s on a 50-acre site that had previously been used for mining.
Wide rides and open grassy areas occupy just under half of the land, the remainder of which is dedicated to newly created woodland. Being so close to an urban centre, Crawford's Wood is a popular destination for nearby residents.
Horses are a common sight trotting along the bridleway, dog walkers come here for the boundless sense of space and longer distance ramblers often pass through en route to Haigh Woodland Park or the Leeds Liverpool canal towpath.
Though created as a native oak and ash woodland, lime and horse chestnut were also planted here to reflect the character and colour of the nearby Haigh Plantations. In future, the site will become an attractive feature of the local landscape, providing wildlife habitats and a rural retreat for people living nearby.
The wood has seven entrances at various points around its boundaries, all squeeze gaps. Although there are bridleway access points, these are not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The pathways within the wood are mostly flat, un-surfaced and can be slippery at times. Parking is available on surrounding roads.
- Open spaces
- Links to other walking routes
- Bridleway
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