Local Life - Wigan - August 2021

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DELAMERE FOREST
A shady oasis amid the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain. Delamere, is a place to let off steam, escape the crowds
and find peace in the heart of the forest and has something for everyone.
There are easy-going walking and cycle trails for all abilities, bike hire is available and you can even hire a Segway for the
best fun you can have off-road without having to pedal!
You can try your hand at Gruffalo Orienteering, following a family map reading challenge to find twelve Gruffalo markers
hidden in the deep, dark wood. Or if you would rather get a bird’s eye view of the forest, treat your group to an outdoor
adventure at Go Ape!
FACTS
Address: Delamere Forest, Linmere,
Delamere, Northwich, CW8 2HZ
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/
delamere-forest
Costs: Free, certain activities extra
Suitable for: All ages
SCOTMAN’S
FLASH
ACTIVITY
CENTRE
If your kids love water adventure, there’s no need to travel far because
there’s a fantastic outdoor adventure centre just up the road in Wigan that
features lots of exciting experiences for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
The flashes in Wigan are a result of mining subsidence, and Scotman’s Flash
is the largest of the bunch – the perfect place for water sports, whether
you’re brand new to canoeing, sailing, kayaking or paddle boarding. The
site is run by Wigan Council’s Outdoor Adventure Team and the team also
run off-site activities including rock climbing, archery and mountain biking.
Booking the activities online is a bit clunky compared with other
commercialised operations but do persevere – the activities are great value
and just as much fun! Advance booking is essential.
FACTS
Address: Rushdene, off Poolstock Lane
in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5HJ
Website: www.wigan.gov.uk/BeWell/
Activities-sports/Scotmans-Flash-
Activity-Centre.aspx
Costs From: £11.37 p.p. depending on
activity
Suitable for: Ages 6+ depending on
activity