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Great Sankey

Spike Island Park – The Ferry Tavern loop from Bewsey

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Great Sankey

Spike Island Park – The Ferry Tavern loop from Bewsey

Hard

5.0

(2)

11

hikers

Spike Island Park – The Ferry Tavern loop from Bewsey

07:13

28.3km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.39 km

Pump House Pool, Moore Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful habitat for observing waterfowl.

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2

5.87 km

There are beautiful hiking trails here, where you can always enjoy views of the ponds.

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3

6.48 km

Birchwood Pool

Highlight • Natural

One of five lakes in the Nature Reserve, woodland, meadows, bird feeding stations and nine bird hides covering the lakes. The RSPB state that is one of the best in …

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4

6.89 km

Moore Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Nice nature reserve, with a dirt road around the perimeter. Being so close to the river surface is quite damp and can be muddy a while after it has rained. Few spots for bird watching in the pond.

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5

17.3 km

Spike Island Park

Highlight • Settlement

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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6

17.5 km

Wreck of the Old Wooden Boat

Highlight • Structure

Can be seen at low tide

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7

22.9 km

Fiddlers Ferry Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

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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8

23.2 km

The Ferry Tavern

Highlight • River

One of Warrington's oldest pubs, with a superb setting on its own island nestled between the River Mersey and the Sankey to Saint Helen's canal.

Enjoy a bite to eat …

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25.4 km

Sankey Brook

Lake

B

28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

6.54 km

1.66 km

1.66 km

319 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

7.75 km

4.55 km

4.53 km

1.93 km

1.56 km

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Saturday 9 May

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