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View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

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View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

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View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

03:20

13.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 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

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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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2.85 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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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

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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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8.39 km

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another fine spot to stop & admire the views

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12.3 km

Pub by the River Mersey Canal

Highlight • Pub

Mmmm beer

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.53 km

778 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

2.08 km

788 m

584 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

22°C

12°C

11 %

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View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – Spike Island Park loop from Penketh

The Ferry Tavern

Fiddlers Ferry Marina

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge

Widnes Warth Viewing Platform

Wreck of the Old Wooden Boat

Spike Island Park

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

Pub by the River Mersey Canal

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