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Sankey Canal – Sankey Canal loop from Earlestown

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Sankey Canal – Sankey Canal loop from Earlestown

Easy

4.0

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riders

Sankey Canal – Sankey Canal loop from Earlestown

01:06

17.4km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.43 km for 295 m

After 13.9 km for 67 m

After 17.1 km for 301 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.35 km

Sankey Canal

Highlight • River

Part of the newton heritage trail . The first modern canal opened in 1757 built to transport coal

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1.67 km

Sankey Canal

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The Sankey Canal was opened in 1757 to transport coal from mines in the St Helens area to Liverpool and Cheshire. It was the first canal during the Industrial Revolution …

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1.94 km

Sankey Canal

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Sankey Valley Park is a public park in Warrington, Cheshire. It occupies part of the Sankey Valley and the main park itself covers over 1½ miles between Sankey Bridges in …

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2.27 km

Sankey Canal and Pugh Arch Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice easy cycle path

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2.28 km

Newton-le-Willows Angler's Association Fishing Spot

Highlight • Lake

9.17 km

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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11.5 km