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North West England

Sankey Bridges – Wildlife on Sankey Canal loop from Daresbury

Running trails & routes

North West England

Sankey Bridges – Wildlife on Sankey Canal loop from Daresbury

Hard

5.0

(1)

44

runners

Sankey Bridges – Wildlife on Sankey Canal loop from Daresbury

02:18

21.5km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.29 km for 83 m

After 10.9 km for 83 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.92 km

River Mersey

Highlight • River

was constructed in 1916/7 and fell into disuse in approximately 1964. The bridge was constructed to connect the two parts of the large chemical and soap works of Joseph Crosfield …

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2

5.66 km

Life for a Life Memorial Forest, Mersey Meadow

Highlight • Natural Monument

This site is situated at the beginning of the famous 'Pennine Trail' and was officially opened on 6th February 2004 by His Grace, The Duke of Westminster. This extensive site …

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3

6.10 km

Sankey Bridges

Highlight • Cycleway

Sankey Bridges is part of the Parish of St Barnabas in Warrington, a unitary authority in the north-west of England. Located on the turnpike road between Warrington, Prescot and Liverpool …

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4

6.12 km

Wildlife on Sankey Canal

Highlight • Natural

bit smelly, but nice to look at

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5

6.12 km

Muddy Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

10.2 km

Birchwood Pool

Lake

7

13.9 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Very convenient if you wish to also visit Walton Hall for a more varied hike within their formal gardens.

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8

15.4 km

Appleton Reservoir

Highlight • Other

Appleton Reservoir (also known as Walton Reservoir) Popular fishing spot run by Warrington Anglers Association and great for bird watching.

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9

18.0 km

The Hatton Arms

Highlight • Pub

19.9 km

Row's Wood

Forest

B

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

6.34 km

4.16 km

1.95 km

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

4.70 km

4.15 km

4.10 km

2.48 km

374 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

61 %

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