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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

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

―Anonymous

53.43941, -2.58522

―Anonymous

53.6005, -2.57295

―Anonymous

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