Viewpoints · West Midlands
The Point
The Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
William Starkey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Point is a named viewpoint in the West Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is part of the THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Leigh and Atherton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 5.8 km away. Postcode area WN7.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Point is a viewpoint located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Wigan (postcode WN7). It is part of the designated nature reserve, The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4880, -2.5481
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN7 4BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows — 5.8 km
- Official site
- www.sculpturecarving.com
Sources
- osm: n6570983042 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Point?
- The Point is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 4BU), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- Is The Point a protected site?
- Yes — The Point is part of the THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH National Nature Reserve.
- Is The Point free to visit?
- Yes, The Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Point?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 4BU.