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Like the [[Black Bear Park]] and sections of the [[Trans Pennine Trail]], Culcheth Linear Park is built on former railway line (train) tracks. This park lies on a section of the former [[Wigan Junction Railways]]. |
Like the [[Black Bear Park]] and sections of the [[Trans Pennine Trail]], Culcheth Linear Park is built on former railway line (train) tracks. This park lies on a section of the former [[Wigan Junction Railways]]. |
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The line was first opened to goods in 1878 and was later connected to {{stnlnk|Wigan Central}}, {{stnlnk|Glazebrook}}, {{stnlnk|Lowton St Mary's}}, and {{stnlnk|Culcheth}}. At the outbreak of [[World War II]] lines were connected to the Royal Naval Aircraft Training Establishment at Culcheth (HMS ''Ariel'') and the [[ROF Risley|Royal Ordnance Factory at Risley]]. Following the [[Beeching Report]] of 1964 the line was closed |
The line was first opened to goods in 1878 and was later connected to {{stnlnk|Wigan Central}}, {{stnlnk|Glazebrook}}, {{stnlnk|Lowton St Mary's}}, and {{stnlnk|Culcheth}}. At the outbreak of [[World War II]] lines were connected to the Royal Naval Aircraft Training Establishment at Culcheth (HMS ''Ariel'') and the [[ROF Risley|Royal Ordnance Factory at Risley]]. Following the [[Beeching Report]] of 1964 the line was closed. |
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On 21 December 1970, part of the former rail route was conveyed to [[Golborne Urban District Council]] (Golborne UDC). In 1974, Golborne UDC was split between two newly-created local authorities: the [[Borough of Warrington]] and the [[Metropolitan Borough of Wigan]]. The portion of the rail route that was acquired by Warrington was converted into a new park.<ref>{{cite web |https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/651703/response/1552824/attach/html/7/FOI%20E19%2020%20330%20Culcheth%20Linear%20Park.pdf.html |title= |publisher=Warrington Borough Council |via=WhatDoTheyKnow |id=FOI E19 20 377 |accessdate=24 February 2023 }}</ref> |
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Today it is home to many local community projects and a variety of wildlife. There are also some limited facilities for sport. |
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Today it is home to many local community projects and a variety of wildlife.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.merseyforest.org.uk/things-to-do/walks-bike-rides-and-more/walks/culcheth-linear-park/ |title=Culcheth Linear Park |first=Steve |last=Park |website=The Mersey Forest |accessdate=24 February 2023 }}</ref> There are also some limited facilities for sport. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.warrington.gov.uk/culcheth-linear-park Culcheth Linear Park] at ''warrington.gov.uk'' |
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Culcheth Linear Park is a park in the district of Culcheth, Warrington, England.
Like the Black Bear Park and sections of the Trans Pennine Trail, Culcheth Linear Park is built on former railway line (train) tracks. This park lies on a section of the former Wigan Junction Railways.
The line was first opened to goods in 1878 and was later connected to Wigan Central, Glazebrook, Lowton St Mary's, and Culcheth. At the outbreak of World War II lines were connected to the Royal Naval Aircraft Training Establishment at Culcheth (HMS Ariel) and the Royal Ordnance Factory at Risley. Following the Beeching Report of 1964 the line was closed.
On 21 December 1970, part of the former rail route was conveyed to Golborne Urban District Council (Golborne UDC). In 1974, Golborne UDC was split between two newly-created local authorities: the Borough of Warrington and the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The portion of the rail route that was acquired by Warrington was converted into a new park.[1]
Today it is home to many local community projects and a variety of wildlife.[2] There are also some limited facilities for sport.
References
- ^ . Warrington Borough Council. FOI E19 20 377 – via WhatDoTheyKnow.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/651703/response/1552824/attach/html/7/FOI%20E19%2020%20330%20Culcheth%20Linear%20Park.pdf.html" ignored (help) - ^ Park, Steve. "Culcheth Linear Park". The Mersey Forest. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
External links
- Culcheth Linear Park at warrington.gov.uk
53°27′00″N 2°31′50″W / 53.4501°N 2.5305°W
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