The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

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The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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The Ferry Tavern – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

03:20

13.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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785 m

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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1.10 km

Fiddlers Ferry Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Located at Fiddlers Ferry Marina. This section of the Sankey canal is accessible to boats through Fiddlers Ferry Lock and is used as a safe haven from the river Mersey for up to 50 vessels.

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2.35 km

The Ferry Tavern

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.85 km

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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4.37 km

Widnes Warth Viewing Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewing platform to observe the bird life

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4.39 km

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cracking place to view the river and local birds

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6.47 km

Wreck of the Old Wooden Boat

Highlight • Structure

Can be seen at low tide

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6.68 km

Spike Island Park

Highlight • Settlement

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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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.54 km

798 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.35 km