Things to do while charging at Galway Crescent, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Within walking distance there are 2 cafés, 4 shops, 2 places to visit and 3 green spaces. St. James the Great is about an 8-minute walk, and The Oven Door is about 11 minutes away for a coffee.
The chargers
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How long have you got?
4 places fit a 40-minute stop, including the walk back and a 5-minute buffer.
We add up the walk there, time to enjoy it, the walk back and 5 minutes spare. Walking times are estimates, so allow extra for hills and crossings.
Pick the time your charge needs, not the time you’d like. Charging bays are shared, so be back and move your car as soon as you’ve got the charge you need. On a rapid charger that’s usually around 80%. Charging etiquette · How long will my charge take?
Make the most of your stop
Grab a coffee, go shopping, something to see and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
2 nearby- Starbucks ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Website for Starbucks Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Starbucks
- The Oven Door ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Café Website for The Oven Door Walking route to The Oven Door (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Oven Door
Go shopping
4 nearby- Asda ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for Asda Walking route to Asda (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Asda Listed hours: 24/7
- Aldi ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for Aldi Walking route to Aldi (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Aldi Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-21:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Tesco ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for Tesco Walking route to Tesco (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Tesco Listed hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00 · Sat 07:00-22:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Iceland ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Frozen food Chain Website for Iceland Walking route to Iceland (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Iceland Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
Something to see
2 nearby- St. James the Great ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to St. James the Great (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St. James the Great
- Site of Bruche Hall ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Archaeological site Walking route to Site of Bruche Hall (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Site of Bruche Hall
Greenspace
3 nearby- Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Walking route to Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park
- Wood Pit Covert ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Wood Pit Covert (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Wood Pit Covert
- Haydock Boundary Plantation ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Haydock Boundary Plantation (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Haydock Boundary Plantation