Settlement in Greater Manchester, England
Wingates
Wingates is a small settlement located in the town of Westhoughton, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.
The name is believed to mean 'a gate for the wind', and it seems likely as this is in an exposed position above Westhoughton. It has also been known as Win-yate and Windyates. Historically part of Lancashire, it lies mainly along the A6 road between Blackrod and Walkden.
How locals move
Getting around Wingates the local way
- Go nextManchester is an unmissable lively city, an easy day trip from Bolton.
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