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Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Garswood

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Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Garswood

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Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Garswood

01:52

28.2km

100m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 60 m for 58 m

After 28.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.60 km

Sankey Canal Footbridge and Waterfall

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Nice foot bridge over the Sankey Valley Greenway. Ok to cycle over and good views around the area of St Helens.

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7.75 km

Newton-le-Willows Train Station

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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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7.77 km

Welcome Sign for Newton-le-Willows

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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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8.75 km

Sankey Viaduct

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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 …

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9.99 km

Sankey Canal

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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 …

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14.2 km

Terry O’Neill Way (Warrington)

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In memory of the former council leader and ward councillor for Burtonwood, who passed away in 2019, a new path has been registered and named as ‘Terry O’Neill Way’. The …

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15.2 km

Winwick Quay Dry Dock

Archaeological Site

19.9 km

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

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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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21.2 km

Sankey Canal Trail

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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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28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

5.73 km

2.74 km

2.06 km

734 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

5.91 km

5.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

11°C

5°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Garswood

Sankey Canal Footbridge and Waterfall

Newton-le-Willows Train Station

Welcome Sign for Newton-le-Willows

Sankey Viaduct

Sankey Canal

Terry O’Neill Way (Warrington)

Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches)

Sankey Canal Trail

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