What can you do at Gin Pit Village Club?

Learn all about the history of the Gin Pit Village Club. Snooker, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Cycle Speedway, Bowls, Whippet Racing, Shukokai Karate, West Manchester Radio Club.

Where are Gin Pit Village and Colliers Wood?

Gin Pit village is a community that grew around the mining industry. Colliers Wood, to the south of the village, is woodland planted to improve reclamation after the mining closed down. Elsewhere, Dam House is a fine manor house surrounded by attractive, accessible landscaped grounds.

How do I get to Gin Pit Village from Dam House?

The alternative start point is Dam House. To work out how to get to and from either of the walk start points, simply click the Google Maps links on this page. Then click ‘Directions’ and enter your postcode or location in the relevant field. For public transport options, click on the train icon.

Where is Gin Pit Village south of Tyldesley?

This circular route south of Tyldesley takes you to several places of varying historical interest. Gin Pit village is a community that grew around the mining industry. Colliers Wood, to the south of the village, is woodland planted to improve reclamation after the mining closed down.

Is the village of Gin Pit still inhabited?

Gin Pit Village is a small settlement which is still inhabited, and the miners’ welfare club is still open. Gin Pit also had a boat building operation. The narrow wooden box boats were taken to the canalside at Marsland Green by rail.

Is the Gin Pit in Marsland Green still open?

It ceased production in 1958. Gin Pit Village is a small settlement which is still inhabited, and the miners’ welfare club is still open. Gin Pit also had a boat building operation. The narrow wooden box boats were taken to the canalside at Marsland Green by rail.

Where was the Gin Pit in Astley Hall?

In the 1840s, John Darlington leased the mineral rights of land belonging to Astley Hall and sank a pit, Astley Colliery, which subsequently became the site of Gin Pit Colliery. It was near other old shafts on Meanley’s Farm.