New 'kissing gates' improve access for walkers in Wilpshire thanks to £1k green grant

By Faiza Afzaal
Published 6th Sep 2021, 08:06 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2021, 08:08 BST
Craig Ward trying out the new gatesCraig Ward trying out the new gates
Craig Ward trying out the new gates
A well-used "Lancashire Way" central loop now has three new kissing gates in Wilpshire thanks to £1,000 awarded to WIlpshire Parish Council by the Lancashire Environmental Fund.

The well-needed grant, plus funding from the parish council, has enabled three difficult stiles to be replaced, on what is a busy stretch of public footpath popular with locals and those following the long distance path around the county.

Wilpshire PC Chairman, Craig Ward, said: "Thanks to the green grant from the Lancashire Environmental Fund our parish council was able to carry out these improvements, which will be well received by walkers."