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The best cycling routes around St Helens

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Cycling around St Helens is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North West England. So you can find your perfect St Helens bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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1. Sankey Canal – Spike Island Park loop from Thatto Heath

55.1km

03:35

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Broad Oak

24.2km

01:39

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

22.3km

01:39

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rainford Bypass Cycle Path – Cricketers Arms loop from St Helens Central

30.3km

01:46

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ashurst Beacon – View from The Crank loop from Thatto Heath

62.1km

04:00

810m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Sankey Canal loop from Earlestown

13.9km

00:57

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve – View of the River Mersey loop from Rainhill

39.2km

02:20

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Damwood Bridleway – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rainford

59.6km

03:31

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Bridgewater Canal – Lingard's Bridge loop from Newton-le-Willows

28.1km

01:41

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. The Game Bird Pub – Starbucks at Windle Island loop from St Helens Central

30.6km

01:48

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around St Helens

1. Sankey Canal – Spike Island Park loop from Thatto Heath

2. Sankey Canal – Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) loop from Broad Oak

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

4. Rainford Bypass Cycle Path – Cricketers Arms loop from St Helens Central

5. Ashurst Beacon – View from The Crank loop from Thatto Heath

6. Sankey Canal loop from Earlestown

7. Hale Duck Decoy Nature Reserve – View of the River Mersey loop from Rainhill

8. Damwood Bridleway – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Rainford

9. Bridgewater Canal – Lingard's Bridge loop from Newton-le-Willows

10. The Game Bird Pub – Starbucks at Windle Island loop from St Helens Central

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