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Burtonwood Cycle Path – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

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Burtonwood Cycle Path – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

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Burtonwood Cycle Path – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

01:03

17.2km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.21 km for 213 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.79 km

Burtonwood Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A new cycle/walking path has been created. It is now possible to get from Burtonwood to Warrington traffic free!

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9.41 km

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 the south and Callands in the north. The valley follows the course of Sankey Brook and the now disused Sankey Canal

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9.74 km

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice easy cycle path

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13.6 km

Terry O’Neill Way (Warrington)

Highlight • Cycleway

In memory of the former council leader and ward councillor for Burtonwood, who passed away in 2019, a new path has been registered and named as ‘Terry O’Neill Way’. The Burtonwood to Omega cycleway is a 1.5km long, brand new tarmac path alongside Clay Lane and Burtonwood Road, between Burtonwood village and Junction 8 of the M62. It consists of a 3.5 metre-wide path with grass verges, new fencing and new lighting along its length. In the south, it links into the existing shared-use path running around the west side of the M62 Junction 8 roundabout and connects with the rest of the Warrington cycling and walking network on Skyline Drive, Burtonwood Road and Charon Way.

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15.2 km

Picnic Area with View of Sankey Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

You can take a break here with a view of the Sankey Canal.

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15.4 km

Pond by Sankey Canal

Highlight • Lake

There is a small pond parallel to the Sankey Canal. There are benches at the edge for a rest.

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15.5 km

Sankey Valley Greenway and the Ferry Tavern

Highlight • River

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.

The trail then enters the linear Sankey Valley Park, a lovely green corridor, that has links to the Trans-Pennine Trail and follows a stretch of Sankey Canal and Sankey Brook.

Along the way you will pass through woodlands, farmlands, and parkland with scenic paths and chance to spot some wildlife as you wind to Carr Mill where you can enjoy some refreshments.

Returning to the start will require more than one bus so check schedules before heading out.

While for the most part the paths are well-surfaced but care is needed in wetter conditions when sections can be muddy and slippery. There are also some stairs along the route.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.55 km

1.41 km

701 m

110 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

1.88 km

814 m

357 m

Elevation

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Burtonwood Cycle Path – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

Burtonwood Cycle Path

Sankey Canal

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

Terry O’Neill Way (Warrington)

Picnic Area with View of Sankey Canal

Pond by Sankey Canal

Sankey Valley Greenway and the Ferry Tavern

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