Travel to Wigan by bus or train depending on which is easiest. We will meet in Wigan Central at around 13.00 for a beer or two before visiting some, or all, of the pubs listed below. If catching the train from Bolton Station trains leave at 12.32 or 12.48 arriving 12.49 and 13.06 respectively (off peak return fare £6.80). If you have a bus pass with the trains added the fare is free. Catch the 575 bus from Bolton at 11.50 (12.10) calling at the Crown, Horwich at 12.17 (12.37) arriving in Wigan at 12.53 (13.13) Later bus in brackets
Wigan Central, Arch No. 1 and 2, Queen Street, WN3 4DY. 7 changing ales
Swan & Railway, 80 Wallgate, WN1 1BA, 7 handpumps with 5 changing beers
Real Crafty, 9 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2AD, 5 changing beers
There are plenty of other pubs in Wigan, so this list is just suggestions. Alternately those on the 575 bus can call at The Colliers Arms, Aspull on the way back to Horwich and Bolton. The bus stops
The Colliers Arms, 192 Wigan Road, Aspull, WN2 1DU. Escape Brewery Tap with 4 Escape cask beers. The bus stop is close to the Pub.
If your favourite is not on the list let us know on the day and we can visit. If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.
Gill Smart, Social Secretary