Branch “Country” Pubs North & West of Wigan
Wigan Branch extends to a number of rural locations where there are several pubs worth a visit because of their commitment to serving real ale.
| Pub Name & Link to Whatpub | Location | How to get there from Wigan Bus/Rail Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Ale House | Standish | Catch the 632 Chorley Bus from the bus station and alight at the Old Police Station |
| Crooke Hall Inn | Crooke | Take the 635 to Crooke Road end and walk (<10 mins) to the village Via train, alight Gathurst and walk East along the canal towpath (around 20 mins) |
| Eagle & Child | Bispham Green | Take the train to Parbold and catch the 337 Chorley bus Walk from Parbold (around 40 mins) via Hill Dale & Grimshaw Green Lane Ramble across the fields via Eccles Lane |
| Farmers Arms | Hill Dale | Take the train to Parbold and catch the 337 Chorley bus, alight on Chorley Road prior to Maltkin Lane junction and walk along Chorley Road (<10 mins) |
| Foresters | Shevington Moor | The 640 Kitt Green Circlular stops outside the pub |
| Fox | Roby Mill | Walk South from Appley Bridge station (40 mins approx) |
| Hoot | Standish | Catch the 632 Chorley Bus from the bus station and alight at the Old Police Station |
| Plough & Harrow | Shevington | The 635 Gidlow Circular stops outside the pub |
| Red Lion | Newborough | Alight Parbold station and walk South over the canal, turn right along Alder Lane towards to Newborough village (<20 mins) |
| Rigbye Arms | High Moor | Alight Parbold station and walk via The Common & Stoney Lane (approx 40 minutes of country walking) |
| Standish Unity Club | Standish | Catch the 632 Chorley Bus from the bus station and alight at the Old Police Station |
| Stocks Tavern | Parbold | Alight at Parbold station and walk South over the canal (<10 mins) |
| Wayfarer | Parbold | Alight at Parbold station and walk South over the canal (<15 mins) then turn right along Alder Lane |
| Wheatsheaf | Appley Bridge | Alight at Appley Bridge station and walk via Mill Lane (<10 mins) |
| White Lion | Hunger Hill | Take the 640/641 bus to Four Lane Ends then walk North along Mossy Lea Road (<15 mins) |
| Windmill | Parbold | Alight at Parbold station and walk South over the canal (<5 mins) |