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North West England

The Ferry Tavern – View of Mersey Gateway Bridge loop from Penketh

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

The Ferry Tavern – View of Mersey Gateway Bridge loop from Penketh

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The Ferry Tavern – View of Mersey Gateway Bridge loop from Penketh

00:28

7.27km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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345 m

Fiddlers Ferry Marina

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Located at Fiddlers Ferry Marina. This section of the Sankey canal is accessible to boats through Fiddlers Ferry Lock and is used as a safe haven from the river Mersey for up to 50 vessels.

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595 m

Abandoned Boat on the Mersey Canal

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The boat is just left in the canal, but it is a haven for wildlife.

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1.59 km

The Ferry Tavern

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The FerryTavern
Olde English pub on the banks of the River Mersey along the Trans Pennine Trail serving great beer,live music and home to the world famous Ferry fish & chips.

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2.01 km

Fiddler's Ferry Power Station

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A decommisioned Power Plant at the banks of the river Mersey. Four cooling towers which are still visible on Google Maps satellite view are already deconstructed, the four others are …

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2.09 km

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge

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The Mersey Gateway bridge opened in 2017. It's a toll bridge crossing the river Mersey and the Manchester Ship canal.

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3.61 km

Widnes Warth Viewing Platform

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Beautiful viewing platform to observe the bird life

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3.64 km

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

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Cracking place to view the river and local birds

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6.96 km

Pub by the River Mersey Canal

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Mmmm beer

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7.27 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

875 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

635 m

196 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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