Hitchhiking from Newton in Makerfield
Hitchhiking to Newton in Makerfield
Recent reviews mentioning Newton in Makerfield
52.64368, -2.05758
A great spot, had 2 stops with offers as far as manchester! Highly recomended. 2 people.―Ryancomet
55.81476, -4.06157
It works if you have the courage to talk to people. When it does work, the distances can be HUGE. 1 man and a female presenting person in a wheelchair.Good camping spot near the petrol pumps.
―Ryancomet
53.35902, -2.50635
Really good spot, lots of charging ports for teslas - traffic go all ways but there’s lots of it. Met the only other hitchhiker I’ve ever seen in the uk here so it’s got an automatic 5/5―Kjmurray1230
55.89206, -3.20087
Second time here. People just as nice. Cardboard still round back―Kjmurray1230
53.6003, -2.57628
Great spot. Took a train from Manchaster here and camped for a night nearby. Can only recommend.―Larixium
55.21933, -3.40988
Not any great spot to stand but it works well enough. Delighted to confirm the freaky geese are still there. This time they were stopping traffic―Ryancomet
53.35966, -2.50607
This is a massive rest stop. I can highly recommend it. But when walking around the trucks, I had no luck (it took me about 45 minutes). After that, I moved to the exit with just thumbing with a sign, and it was pretty fast all the way to Leeds.―martih
54.31406, -2.63609
Awesome spot for hitching. Large gas station. And there is an awesome view of the lake if you have a time to chill out I highly recommend to check it out.―martih
52.43014, -1.43744
I was very lucky, I ask to the first person at the gas station and he was going north to dundee (Scotland M6)I don’t know if it the best but it work for me. I went by bus here.
―Ana
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
53.40428, -2.74428
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53.43941, -2.58522
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53.6005, -2.57295
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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
53.36128, -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
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
53.35792, -2.50377
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
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