The Top 20 Attractions around Great Sankey
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Great Sankey. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Great Sankey is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Trans Pennine Trail – Mersey Gateway Bridge Crossing
Highlight • Bridge
The Trans Pennine Trail is a coast-to-coast route across the entire breadth of England from Southport to Hornsea. It is well signposted and a walk or cycle could use all …
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Sankey Valley Greenway and the Ferry Tavern
Highlight • River
The Sankey Canal opened in 1757, following the valley along the Sankey Brook, however was abandoned between 1931 and 1963. The canal has been under restoration since 1985 with the formation of the Sankey Canal Restoration Society.
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Spike Island Park
Highlight • River
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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Carr Mill Dam
Highlight • Lake
Carr Mill Reservoir was a small mill pond in 1786. It was enlarged at least twice since then to supply water to the Sankey Brook Navigation and then by the …
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Life for a Life Memorial Forest, Mersey Meadow
Highlight • Natural Monument
This site is situated at the beginning of the famous 'Pennine Trail' and was officially opened on 6th February 2004 by His Grace, The Duke of Westminster. This extensive site …
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The Ferry Tavern
Highlight • Pub
Useful way point on the TPT plus they do some nice beer
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Walton Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
Walton Hall is a country house nestled within acres of idyllic parkland. The house was built between 1836-38 and is Grade II-listed. There is a cafe and facilities. For more information, visit: waltonhallgardens.co.uk.
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Highlight • Monument
Norton Priory. Once home to a medieval church, this is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Visitors can explore the 12th century undercroft with beautiful vaulted ceiling and the …
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Sankey Valley Park
Highlight • Cycleway
Lovely path from Carr Mill dam to Warrington's Trans Pennine way. Great jumping off point for all my adventures as I live very close to it
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Lymm Village and Pond
Highlight • Settlement
Lymm is a pretty Cheshire village which means "place of running water" in Celtic language. Known for its historic and listed buildings built from terracotta, the village is a designated …
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Walton Lock
Highlight • Structure
It is a small channel just off the Manchester Ship Canal At Stockton Heath.
It is a lock with 3 gates and various manual pulling systems dotted around the site …
It is a lock with 3 gates and various manual pulling systems dotted around the site …
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