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53.35792, -2.50377

Long wait as lots of directions from traffic
―Ryancomet

53.63175, -2.69045

Shower, divable dumpster and a good camp spot. What more could you want. Also a quick lift

―Ryancomet

53.60169, -2.57534

Take a train from Manchester, Bolton to Blackrod. You can see how to walk to here from the train station (10-15 minutes). Easy to catch a ride straight to Glasgow or Edinburgh
―Anonymous

53.40428, -2.74428

to take M62 dont wait on this spot, cars go fast
―Anonymous

53.43941, -2.58522

M6 North (glasgow, edinburgh)
―Anonymous

53.36128, -2.51031

J20a, people will not stop for you despite very substantial on ramp. In fact, you'll get abuse and stuff chucked at you. People from Warrington are lovely.
―Anonymous

Asking around at this truck station is your best bet instead of the ramps. Trucks tend to be heading South especially in the evening but there are literally a hundred rigs there later in the day, and although most are laid up you will probably be able to get a night journey. There is a Cafe (expensive) where you can chat to drivers or just walk around with a sign, which works for me. Had one of the best rides ever in the UK from here.
―Anonymous

53.6005, -2.57295

Bolton West service station. I have never used these services to hitch from, but I have stopped there several times as a driver. I would speculate that it's a bad spot for hitching. The service area is very run down and last time I went it was due for major refurbishment. I'm not saying don't use it, but maybe it's best to avoid if you can find another way.
―Anonymous

53.40673, -2.89972

the perfect spot for hitchhiking to Manchester. Waited about 10 min.
―Anonymous

53.60169, -2.57534

good spot. slowly traffic. waited there around 20 min. You just should meet right driver - and than everything will be ok ;)
―Anonymous

53.35792, -2.50377

Not good for the M6 North. Most people travel along the M56. I wait at the service station exit.
Good 24 hour services - they didn't mind me dozing in the cafe.
A sign is recommended.
―Mrben

53.35792, -2.50377

Loads of Trucks! I was heading to Ireland, I just talked to every truck driver chilling at the parking place. Most of them were going Far south. (London even Dover) Eventually an Irish trucker took me all the way to Dublin, He even payed the boat ticket for me.
―Erth Walker