BILLINGE HILL - I walk to Merseyside's highest point - the border between Wigan and St Helens

Starting at Orrell Water Park (Orrell-in-Makerfield), I walk to Billinge and climb to the top of Billinge Hill - the highest point in Merseyside - in the rain! Reminisce about days gone by and the history of Billinge itself, and enjoy a peaceful walk, never mind the weather! Mentioned in this video - my WIGAN video from more than a year ago:    • Things you might not have known about WIGAN   Subscribe for new travel videos every Monday! Filmed 16th May, 2026. 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Orrell Water Park 00:50 - A trip down memory lane in Orrell 01:59 - Walking up Sandy Lane toward Billinge 04:42 - History of Bispham Hall & Local Folklore 05:28 - Ghost stories: Nellie Bispham & Flo Demon 08:54 - Arriving in Billinge & St. Aidan's Church 10:33 - The Legend of the Snake Grave (George & Kitty Smith) 12:14 - Climbing Billinge Hill: the Marilyn 13:14 - Reaching the highest point in Merseyside 15:04 - The Folly & Trig Point at the summit 15:52 - The Wigan vs. St. Helens "Derby" 16:38 - Summit views of Wigan & St. Helens 17:53 - Final thoughts from Bankes Park