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Protesters breach Winstanley Hall fence to pressure Burnham

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:49 AM UTC · How we work

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Campaigners staged a mass trespass on the Winstanley Hall estate in Burnham’s Ashton-in-Makerfield constituency.
They entered after walking public footpaths and breaching a metal fence.
Right-to-Roam co-director Nadia Shaikh said the protest aims to pressure Burnham for broader access.
Shaikh noted current right-to-roam covers only about 1% of the constituency.
Kingswood Homes said its 400-home plan will make more than 18 acres publicly accessible.

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Campaigners staged a mass trespass on the Winstanley Hall estate in Burnham’s Ashton-in-Makerfield constituency.
They entered after walking public footpaths and breaching a metal fence.
Right-to-Roam co-director Nadia Shaikh said the protest aims to pressure Burnham for broader access.
Shaikh noted current right-to-roam covers only about 1% of the constituency.
Kingswood Homes said its 400-home plan will make more than 18 acres publicly accessible.