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Sankey Canal – Spike Island Park loop from St Helens Junction

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Sankey Canal – Spike Island Park loop from St Helens Junction

Moderate

4.5

(45)

169

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Sankey Canal – Spike Island Park loop from St Helens Junction

03:03

48.8km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.2 km for 295 m

After 33.6 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.68 km

Sankey Viaduct

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The Sankey Viaduct is considered the oldest railway viaduct in the world. It was built between 1828 and 1830. It is made of yellow sandstone and red brick. It is …

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7.92 km

Sankey Canal

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Sankey Valley Park is a public park in Warrington, Cheshire. It occupies part of the Sankey Valley and the main park itself covers over 1½ miles between Sankey Bridges in …

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20.2 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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22.9 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Mersey Gateway Bridge Crossing

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The Trans Pennine Trail is a coast-to-coast route across the entire breadth of England from Southport to Hornsea. It is well signposted and a walk or cycle could use all …

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24.6 km

Spike Island Park

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Spike Island is a park in Widnes, Halton, North-West England. It is an artificial island between the Sankey Canal and the estuary of the River Mersey containing parkland, woodland, wetlands …

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34.8 km

Sankey Valley Greenway and the Ferry Tavern

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The Sankey Canal opened in 1757, following the valley along the Sankey Brook, however was abandoned between 1931 and 1963. The canal has been under restoration since 1985 with the formation of the Sankey Canal Restoration Society.

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38.1 km

Winwick Quay Dry Dock

Archaeological Site

42.8 km

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

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The Sankey Viaduct (locally known as the Nine Arches) is a railway viaduct in North West England. It is a designated Grade I listed building and has been described as being "the earliest major railway viaduct in the world.

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44.1 km

Sankey Canal Trail

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The Sankey Canal Trail crosses the swing bridge at Bewsey Lock and generally follows the canal, although not as close as a towpath, and is great for cycling and walking.

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48.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

15.6 km

4.63 km

4.21 km

648 m

274 m

239 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

12.9 km

11.5 km

3.36 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

9°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 25, 2025,Bike Ride

1st bike ride for a good while,great route mostly traffic free and nice and flat the tide was actually in today.good cafes at Spike Island and Carr Mill Dam

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Sankey Canal – Spike Island Park loop from St Helens Junction

Sankey Viaduct

Sankey Canal

The Ferry Tavern

Trans Pennine Trail – Mersey Gateway Bridge Crossing

Spike Island Park

Sankey Valley Greenway and the Ferry Tavern

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

Sankey Canal Trail

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