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About Crankwood

Crankwood lies between Wigan and Leigh in Greater Manchester's former mining belt, easily reached via the A580 East Lancashire Road or M61 Junction 5. The village connects well to surrounding areas through local B-roads, with over 200 EV charging points nearby. The original 1847 Methodist chapel remains the community's most distinctive feature.

Where is Crankwood on the map?

Crankwood is in England, at 53.495, -2.567 - about 4 km west of Leigh, Wigan.

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31 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Crankwood. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Crankwood9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Crankwood?

The closest airport to Crankwood is Manchester Airport, 36 km (about 33 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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