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Sankey Viaduct – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Newton-le-Willows

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Sankey Viaduct – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Newton-le-Willows

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Sankey Viaduct – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Newton-le-Willows

01:11

4.58km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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1.27 km

The Mucky Mountains Nature Reserve

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The Mucky Mountains are a former chemical dump. Today they are a landscape with interesting flora and a nature reserve. Here you can find, among other things, the dogwort, a …

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1.97 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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2.32 km

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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2.61 km

Sankey Canal

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2.63 km

Remains of a Canal Lock

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In the long term, the complete restoration of the canal and the locks is planned.

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4.07 km

Earlestown Railway Station

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Earlestown Railway Station built in the 1830's is at the site of the first 'main line' junction and triangle. One of the oldest railway passenger buildings in the world.

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4.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

646 m

239 m

117 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

899 m

542 m

239 m

167 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

16°C

57 %

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Sankey Viaduct – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Newton-le-Willows

The Mucky Mountains Nature Reserve

Sankey Viaduct

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

Sankey Canal

Remains of a Canal Lock

Earlestown Railway Station

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