The Ferry Tavern – Wildlife on Sankey Canal loop from Penketh

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The Ferry Tavern – Wildlife on Sankey Canal loop from Penketh

Easy

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The Ferry Tavern – Wildlife on Sankey Canal loop from Penketh

01:49

7.14km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 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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4.10 km

Trans Pennine Trail: Southport to Speke Section

Highlight • Cycleway

Trans Pennine Trail maps for cyclists
Cyclists map West
Covers the route from the western terminus of Southport, through West Lancashire, Liverpool, Knowsley, Halton, Warrington, Trafford, Manchester, Stockport, Tameside into the Peak Park.

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4.70 km

Muddy Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

4.70 km

Wildlife on Sankey Canal

Highlight • Natural

bit smelly, but nice to look at

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4.72 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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7.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

1.30 km

470 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.85 km