Canals · North West England
Leigh Branch
Leigh Branch — canal in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan North Western · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
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.
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- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh Branch?
- Leigh Branch is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN3 5DE), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- 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.