I am full supportive of a bridleway with haigh and surrounding areas
Not only will it benefit the horses but will also remove the horses from the danger of the busy roads
We see far too many collisions or near miss accidents on britains roads and unfortunately through haigh a lot of driver do not keep working the max speed limit regardless of a passing distance around a horse.
The passing places along wingates are far apart and passing cars far too impatient to wait to leave suitable distance to go around (always seems in a rush at the weekends for rugby club)
To save time any money …..If a walk way could be created within the park itself (only a WALKING way) many of the dog walkers and walkers with families would be accepting of this im sure as majority of dogs are kept on leads. Families with children especially love to see horses walk by.
Same aspect as at the beach (no galloping) and dog walkers mingle in with the horses

I think this is a great idea having safe areas to park tack up and ride without any road work would be amazing. Linking the existing red rock bridleway if possible would be helpful. There are many stables round haigh aspull and Standish with some good bridleways but almost all involve busy roads if only to cross over and this can be off putting.

Opening up the surrounding Haigh plantations to provide facilities and paths would help create a safe environment for riders. It would be good if everyone was able to enjoy all parts as well, I love seeing dog walkers riders walkers etc enjoying our countryside together

I think this is a great idea having safe areas to park tack up and ride without any road work would be amazing. Linking the existing red rock bridleway if possible would be helpful. There are many stables round haigh aspull and Standish with some good bridleways but almost all involve busy roads if only to cross over and this can be off putting.

Opening up the surrounding Haigh plantations to provide facilities and paths would help create a safe environment for riders. It would be good if everyone was able to enjoy all parts as well, I love seeing dog walkers riders walkers etc enjoying our countryside together

I think this is a great idea having safe areas to park tack up and ride without any road work would be amazing. Linking the existing red rock bridleway if possible would be helpful. There are many stables round haigh aspull and Standish with some good bridleways but almost all involve busy roads if only to cross over and this can be off putting.

Opening up the surrounding Haigh plantations to provide facilities and paths would help create a safe environment for riders. It would be good if everyone was able to enjoy all parts as well, I love seeing dog walkers riders walkers etc enjoying our countryside together

I think this is a great idea having safe areas to park tack up and ride without any road work would be amazing. Linking the existing red rock bridleway if possible would be helpful. There are many stables round haigh aspull and Standish with some good bridleways but almost all involve busy roads if only to cross over and this can be off putting.

Opening up the surrounding Haigh plantations to provide facilities and paths would help create a safe environment for riders. It would be good if everyone was able to enjoy all parts as well, I love seeing dog walkers riders walkers etc enjoying our countryside together

I think this is a great idea having safe areas to park tack up and ride without any road work would be amazing. Linking the existing red rock bridleway if possible would be helpful. There are many stables round haigh aspull and Standish with some good bridleways but almost all involve busy roads if only to cross over and this can be off putting.

Opening up the surrounding Haigh plantations to provide facilities and paths would help create a safe environment for riders. It would be good if everyone was able to enjoy all parts as well, I love seeing dog walkers riders walkers etc enjoying our countryside together

Safe bridleways with sufficient parking would be a welcome addition, if possible linking the red rock path.
To have access to routes were busy roads don’t have to be crossed creates a stress free environment for horse and rider. There are lots of routes in Standish but limited parking unless you use Thompson house but that requires a couple of crossings across main roads. To be able to park, tack up and ride knowing there is no road work involved would be priceless.

Safe bridleways with sufficient parking would be a welcome addition, if possible linking the red rock path.
To have access to routes were busy roads don’t have to be crossed creates a stress free environment for horse and rider. There are lots of routes in Standish but limited parking unless you use Thompson house but that requires a couple of crossings across main roads. To be able to park, tack up and ride knowing there is no road work involved would be priceless.

We need more equestrian routes combined with cycslists and walkers. Roads are becoming busier and dangerous. Yes the law states please pass with respect but have you tried riding the roads?
We all need to be couterous to over multiple users and Haigh Hall hacking would be great. Yes some folk may abuse the route which is inconsiderate and therefore may end up with closures.
We all need any safe route, riding is good for the mind and peacful rides would be better.
The Red Rock line is a bridleway which could connect to Haigh Hall if we were allowed on the canal (I mean canals were made for horses to pull barges) this would eliminate the busy road. Red Rock line falls under Wigan Council and atm is in desperate repair. Looking forward to new routes.
Thank you.

Haigh Hall outskirts in designated area. The Bridleways we have there is no parking and it’s dangerous to go on road to link them up. Wigan council could charge for use of hacking route all off road and with designated parking. It’s an income for the council and safety for horse riders. Riders wouldn’t mind pay as you go or a permit for regular use. So much is done to make cycling safe so why can’t horse riders also be accommodated?

I agree that due to the volume of horse riders in the local area it would be of benefit to have safe hacking established by use of bridleway in Haigh Hall. This would be welcomed by horse riders in the area.

Many riders in this area would be happy to contribute to a permit to safe off road riding . The width and speed of vehicles is frightening for horseriders using hall lane .
Wigan council and waterways you are missing an income generation opportunity .
On visiting yorkshire in the summer . Organised pony club events for lond distance rides were held in countryside estates and parks and all park users were treated with respect .

Clear the Haigh Hall part of Route 55. It has been blocked by fallen trees for at least 5 years! Create horse accessible routes around outskirts of Haigh Hall like the extension of the bridleway from Washpit Cottage.
Haigh Hall is a beautiful park and us horse riders should be able to also responsibly enjoy it. I've been riding on the outskirts of the park for 4 years and have never had any issues with walkers apart from one moaning Myrtle a while ago. I understand the issues with going on the main path but don't see the issue with using the outskirts/dirt tracks (at a sensible pace obviously).

We also need horse riding warning road signs along Haigh Road, Scott Lane, Bolton Road and Wigan Road and down to Blackrod from Meadowpit Lane as there are many livery yards in Aspull and Blackrod where riders have no choice but to ride along these very dangerous, busy and fast roads to get to Haigh before horse riders can get on any safe bridle paths.

There are an ever increasing number of stables getting planning permission in Haigh Parish but there are no linked up bridleways. As it is Wigan MBC that gives planning permissions for the stables they should be heavily involved in creating designated bridleways. At present there are an ever increasing number of riders and horses entering Haigh Woodland Park and an increasing number off altercations between the general public and dog walkers and riders. If there were dedicated bridleways this would allow all parties to enjoy the countryside of Haigh.

Whilst it would be fantastic to have a traditional Christmas Tree in a prominent location, that may prove difficult as there are few suitable sites. A slightly different option may be to explore whether a tree already in place can be adorned with beautiful lights and decorations. There is, for example, a tree outside the The Balcarres Arms At Haigh I have no idea whether the pub actually owns that tree, but if people thought it was a suitable site we would ask the fabulous couple who run the pub whether they are able to assist with this community project. It would be relatively easy to dress the tree and I think it would look fantastic from around 4pm on those dark Winter nights. It has already been suggested that local children could make decorations. There is ample space to organise a bit of carol singing, with a compensatory swift one in the pub to warm up later (be rude not to....). So, what do you all think of that as a possible Plan B?

This is an excellent idea. Will improve our beautiful village!

Would look lovely at the corner of toddington lane for all to view

Good idea

At the Junction of Haigh Road and Toddington Lane on the grassed area.

I think in front of the primary school would be nice if there is room for one.

Outside st David’s church although it couldn’t be to big or there is two pieces of council land end of toddington lane which can be permanent so as to help the environment

The Tree Barn in Blackrod is a great local company and might be keen to supply a tree/trees (maybe for free or at a discount in exchange for some advertising).

This is a lovely idea. Perhaps we could get the local schools involved with children making decorations for the tree? It need not be expensive. I read about one area where children made decorations from recycled materials brought from home. Something like this gets children involved in the community and good crafting fun so schools may be interested in this and get onboard.

Top of toddington lane there is two green spaces which the council own

It would be good if the new gallery at the hall included a historic section about Haigh and its history. There's so much, the pits, the whelley loop canal, the windmill and the brewery, wall hey pit and the Railway. Also information boards like they have at Rivington Terraced Gardens in these spots create like a Haigh walking trail.

Could this be linked to the Summer Fete perhaps

Need one at the corner of New Road and Copperas Lane as there are none between Haigh Road and the Hall and Copperas Lane is very busy with walkers.

Definitely the one opposite Balcarres arms always full

We need to engage with WMBC councillors to implement this