Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from St Helens Central

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Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from St Helens Central

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Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from St Helens Central

02:21

22.7km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 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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5.97 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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7.00 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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7.97 km

Sankey Canal

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The Sankey Canal was opened in 1757 to transport coal from mines in the St Helens area to Liverpool and Cheshire. It was the first canal during the Industrial Revolution …

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8.24 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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8.57 km

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

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Nice easy cycle path

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11.3 km

Winwick Quay Dry Dock

Archaeological Site

16.0 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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17.4 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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22.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

990 m

821 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.59 km