The outdoor pursuits centre in Lake District run by Wigan Council where business is booming

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One of Wigan’s most iconic outdoor pursuits assets is now back in business - and it is booming! Low Bank Ground, a place many Wiganers went to a school residential for a week in their youth kayaking, orienteering and mountain climbing, sits on the bank of Coniston Water in the Lake District.

After re-opening in April 2022 under Wigan Council control, Low Bank Ground has continued to receive investment to address the backlog of repairs identified on handover from Brathay.

Over £300,000 of investment has been secured for further enhancements to diversify the offer for self-catering hire and larger groups alongside the essential investment to replace the jetty and repair and restore the boathouse, a Confident Council Scrutiny Committee meeting heard. READ MORE: Awaab Ishak landlord said refugees were 'lucky to have a roof' and living with mould was 'OK and acceptable' In the wake of the Covid pandemic, there was an issue with staffing at the site, Wigan Town Hall heard.

This culminated in staff from Wigan being sent up to Cumbria in order to deliver the service in some cases, Lynsey Johnson, head of wellbeing for Wigan Council, told the committee. “Last April we reopened the doors at Low Bank Ground in the Lake District,” she said. “We’ve had great feedback from schools and residents that have gone there. “We are pleased to say from now (March 27) until September, it is fully booked.