Three Sisters Recreation Area

Three Sisters Recreation Area

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Three Sisters Recreation Area is located in Bryn, near Ashton in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England.

The area was reclaimed from three coal mining spoil heaps during the 1970s and now comprises a large area of woodlands and ponds. It has become a flagship example of brownfield regeneration in Greater Manchester. The site also contains a popular motorsport race circuit used main by karts. During the 1980s and 1990s Three Sisters also had a popular BMX track, featuring the "Wigan Whoops" and "King Kong" obstacles.


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