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The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Sankey for Penketh

The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Sankey for Penketh

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The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Sankey for Penketh

02:31

46.0km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.78 km for 192 m

After 21.9 km for 105 m

After 44.1 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

The Ferry Tavern

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The FerryTavern
Olde English pub on the banks of the River Mersey along the Trans Pennine Trail serving great beer,live music and home to the world famous Ferry fish & chips.

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4.56 km

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge

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The Mersey Gateway bridge opened in 2017. It's a toll bridge crossing the river Mersey and the Manchester Ship canal.

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6.72 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Mersey Gateway Bridge Crossing

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The Trans Pennine Trail is a coast-to-coast route across the entire breadth of England from Southport to Hornsea. It is well signposted and a walk or cycle could use all …

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8.41 km

Spike Island Park

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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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9.49 km

Silver Jubilee Bridge

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The Silver Jubilee Bridge over the River Mersey and Runcorn Ship Canal is known locally as the Runcorn Bridge. It's a through arch bridge, which opened in 1961, replacing the …

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9.64 km

Runcorn Silver Jubilee Bridge

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Access to the bridge from Widnes only via Westbank path (close to Trans Pennine)

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22.0 km

Lodge Wood

Forest

23.1 km

Dutton Horse Bridge

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The elegant, Grade II-listed Dutton Horse Bridge was built by John Arthur Saner, chief engineer to the Weaver Navigation Trust, in the early 20th century. Spanning a peaceful stretch of …

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23.4 km

River Weaver

Lake

40.4 km

Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges

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Great looking bridges - impressive section

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42.4 km

Sankey Brook

Lake

46.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

12.2 km

9.75 km

3.17 km

2.44 km

501 m

110 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

11.2 km

9.79 km

4.35 km

3.12 km

252 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

62 %

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The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Sankey for Penketh

The Ferry Tavern

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge

Trans Pennine Trail – Mersey Gateway Bridge Crossing

Spike Island Park

Silver Jubilee Bridge

Runcorn Silver Jubilee Bridge

Dutton Horse Bridge

Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges

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