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Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

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Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

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Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

01:56

29.7km

60m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 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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4.75 km

Winwick Quay Dry Dock

Archaeological Site

9.40 km

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

Highlight • Bridge

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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10.1 km

Newton-le-Willows Train Station

Highlight • Settlement

Newton-le-Willows is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, The population at the 2021 census was 24,642. Newton-le-Willows is on the eastern edge of St Helens, south of Wigan and north of Warrington.

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10.7 km

Sankey Canal Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sankey Canal Trail crosses the swing bridge at Bewsey Lock and generally follows the canal, although not as close as a towpath, and is great for cycling and walking.

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13.9 km

Sankey Valley Coal Truck and Waterwheel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sankey Canal was built principally to transport coal from the coal mines in Haydock and Parr to the growing chemical industries of Liverpool.

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17.8 km

Welcome Sign for Newton-le-Willows

Highlight • Settlement

You can turn off the road at this sign which takes you on the Sankey Valley path all the way to Carr Mill. Very quiet just watch out for the Swans

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18.8 km

Sankey Viaduct

Highlight • Other

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 a listed building.
de.wikibrief.org/wiki/Sankey_Viaduct
The Sankey Viaduct is the oldest railway viaduct in the world. It was built between 1828 - 1830
nationaltransporttrust.org.uk/heritage-sites/heritage-detail/sankey-viaduct

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20.0 km

Sankey Canal

Highlight • Trail

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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27.2 km

Mary Ann Plantation

Forest

29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

6.66 km

511 m

287 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

6.72 km

5.33 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

15°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) – Sankey Canal loop from Warrington West

Sankey Valley Greenway and the Ferry Tavern

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

Newton-le-Willows Train Station

Sankey Canal Trail

Sankey Valley Coal Truck and Waterwheel

Welcome Sign for Newton-le-Willows

Sankey Viaduct

Sankey Canal

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