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Sankey Bridges is part of the Parish of St Barnabas in Warrington, a unitary authority in the north-west of England. Located on the turnpike road between Warrington, Prescot and Liverpool over the Sankey Brook, which was the boundary of Great Sankey and The County Borough of Warrington, it became home to many industries after the opening of the Sankey Canal, the first wholly artificial canal built in England during the Industrial Revolution.

A very impressive bridge that spreads over the wide river Mersey, functional and beautiful at the same time.

Coming from the Pennine Trail you can cross the Mersey here and pass over to Warrington on the right river side.

Cracking place to view the river and local birds

was constructed in 1916/7 and fell into disuse in approximately 1964. The bridge was constructed to connect the two parts of the large chemical and soap works of Joseph Crosfield and Sons. It was originally designed to carry rail vehicles up to 18 long tons (18 tonnes) in weight, and was converted for road vehicles in 1940. In 1953, it was further modified to carry loads of up to 30 long tons (30 tonnes)

Beautiful view of the Gateway Bridge

Great little place to enjoy the peace & quiet

Small parking lot for a walk through the Moore Nature Reserve with an information board about the wildlife found in the nature reserve.