Lower Ince

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Lower Ince

The Oak Tree A public house that appears to have closed for business on Belle Green Lane. The former Springs Branch railway ran behind the property. — The Oak Tree Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Lower Ince is a small village located in the borough of Wigan, Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Wigan town center, Lower Ince is a residential area with a population of around 4,000 people.

Historically, Lower Ince was an industrial village, heavily influenced by the coal mining industry. However, following the decline of coal mining in the area, the village has undergone significant changes. Today, it is predominantly a residential area with a mix of old terraced houses and more modern developments.

Lower Ince benefits from its proximity to Wigan, which offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas via various transportation links, including buses and nearby motorways.

There are several schools in and around Lower Ince, providing education for children of all ages. Additionally, the village is home to a few local shops and services, catering to the needs of the community.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several local organizations and social groups that actively engage residents. Lower Ince is also known for its two parks, Mesnes Park and Westleigh Park, which provide green spaces for recreational activities and leisurely walks.

Overall, Lower Ince is a residential village in Lancashire that has evolved from its industrial past into a close-knit community with access to nearby amenities and a range of recreational opportunities.

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Lower Ince Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.534663/-2.614796 or Grid Reference SD5904. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Oak Tree

A public house that appears to have closed for business on Belle Green Lane. The former Springs Branch railway ran behind the property.

Kevin Waterhouse

Lock gate technology

Simple, robust and effective!

David Medcalf

Leaking lock gates and a bryophyte paradise

The Leeds & Liverpool canal locks provide a secure habitat for vegetation that likes getting wet. The Wigan Rain Forest, almost.

David Medcalf

Footpath in Low Hall Local Nature Reserve

Known Locally as "Sammy's Flood"

Anthony Parkes

Basin below Lock 73

Part of the Wigan Locks series on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The canal is crossed here by National Cycle Route 55 following the route of a former railway.

Bill Boaden

Wigan Locks

Looking down from Lock 73 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Bill Boaden

National Cycle Route 55

Part of a cycle route from Preston to the River Severn. It is following the line of a former railway.

Bill Boaden

Path down to Falkirk Drive

Connecting National Cycle Route 55 with housing in Ince-in-Makerfield.

Bill Boaden

Footpath in Kirkless East

Part of a local nature reserve on a site which once accommodated the largest iron and steel works in Europe. It has been reclaimed by nature.

Bill Boaden

Warehouse off Makerfield Way

The premises of a logistics company viewed from National Cycle Route 55.

Bill Boaden

National Cycle Route 55

Passing between industrial premises on Makerfield Way. NCN 55 runs from Preston to the River Severn.

Bill Boaden

National Cycle Route 55

Here it is passing under the railway between Wigan and Manchester. NCN 55 runs from Preston to the River Severn.

Bill Boaden

Wigan North Western railway station

The entrance to Wigan North Western railway station. The station is currently served by Avanti West Coast (Virgin at the time the picture was taken) and Northern.

Daniel Parks