Spike Island Park – View of Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Liverpool South Parkway

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Spike Island Park – View of Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Liverpool South Parkway

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Spike Island Park – View of Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Liverpool South Parkway

03:26

55.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.6 km for 101 m

After 14.4 km for 99 m

After 42.9 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.3 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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16.9 km

Mersey Gateway Bridge

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Spanning 1.4 miles (2.3 km) over the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, the Mersey Gateway Bridge is an impressive architectural feat. Opened in 2017, the toll bridge is …

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17.5 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Mersey Gateway Bridge Crossing

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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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20.2 km

The Ferry Tavern

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The FerryTavern
Olde English pub on the banks of the River Mersey along the Trans Pennine Trail serving great beer,live music and home to the world famous Ferry fish & chips.

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26.1 km

Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges

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Great looking bridges - impressive section

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31.6 km

Sankey Brook

Lake

33.8 km

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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37.3 km

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cracking place to view the river and local birds

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41.2 km

View of Silver Jubilee Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Silver Jubilee Bridge (originally the Runcorn–Widnes Bridge or informally the Runcorn Bridge) crosses the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in …

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55.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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