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Haigh Hall
Haigh Hall, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 1PE, UKAbout
Haigh Hall [2] is a large country park owned by the local council and is well worth a visit. Apart from the historic hall itself, there are acres of well kept grounds and parkland, as well as two golf courses, the Balcarres of 18 holes and the Crawford of 9. Both courses were recently renovated at a cost of millions, and provide a good test for a golfer in beautiful and serene surroundings. As well as lots of space to ramble, there are a kid's playground, stables, shops and cafe and in the summer, there are usually inflatable fair attractions such as bouncy castles and slides etc. Owing to ramblers, golfers and the like, the park does get extremely popular, especially in warmer weather, but is well patronised all year round. The Leeds and Liverpool canal runs through the counry park in it's circuit along the Douglas Valley which sees it loop around Wigan on three sides. The canal towpath is navigable by foot in the whole of Wigan borough and passes through a diverse mix of rolling countryside, suburbia and traditional industrial landscapes of renovated cotton mills. There are numerous pubs along the towpath for the thirsty walker.
