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The Ferry Tavern – Sankey Bridges loop from Warrington West

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North West England

The Ferry Tavern – Sankey Bridges loop from Warrington West

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4.5

(6)

36

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The Ferry Tavern – Sankey Bridges loop from Warrington West

01:03

16.0km

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.73 km for 59 m

After 8.85 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.60 km

Muddy Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

2

5.82 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 …

Tip by

3

8.06 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 …

Tip by

4

10.1 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.

Tip by

5

10.2 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

10.4 km

Picnic Area with View of Sankey Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

10.5 km

Bewsey Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A former air force base is now home to a park with a variety of opportunities for walks, games and sports.

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Tip by

8

13.5 km

Mary Ann Plantation

Highlight • Historical Site

B

16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

3.89 km

900 m

670 m

643 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

3.13 km

924 m

858 m

502 m

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

96 %

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