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Sankey Valley Greenway and The Ferry Tavern

Sankey Valley Greenway and The Ferry Tavern

Recommended by 144 cyclists out of 147

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Location: Great Sankey, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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

24.2km

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

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2. 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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3. Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) – Sankey Canal loop from Padgate

47.3km

03:07

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

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Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

March 18, 2024

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.

The trail then enters the linear Sankey Valley Park, a lovely green corridor, that has links to the Trans-Pennine Trail and follows a stretch of Sankey Canal and Sankey Brook.

Along the way you will pass through woodlands, farmlands, and parkland with scenic paths and chance to spot some wildlife as you wind to Carr Mill where you can enjoy some refreshments.

Returning to the start will require more than one bus so check schedules before heading out.

While for the most part the paths are well-surfaced but care is needed in wetter conditions when sections can be muddy and slippery. There are also some stairs along the route.

Chorky)86

July 15, 2019

Wear suitable clothes you don’t wanna burn y’all arses

Peter.N

June 13, 2020

Very nice long green "tunnel" worth checking

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Location: Great Sankey, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sankey Valley Greenway and The Ferry Tavern

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

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

3. Sankey Viaduct (Nine Arches) – Sankey Canal loop from Padgate

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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