Silver Jubilee Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Halewood

Silver Jubilee Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Halewood

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Silver Jubilee Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Halewood

01:37

33.3km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.64 km

Silver Jubilee Bridge

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The Silver Jubilee Bridge over the River Mersey and Runcorn Ship Canal is known locally as the Runcorn Bridge. It's a through arch bridge, which opened in 1961, replacing the …

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9.79 km

Runcorn Silver Jubilee Bridge

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Access to the bridge from Widnes only via Westbank path (close to Trans Pennine)

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12.7 km

Bridgewater Canal

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The Bridgewater Canal is 39 miles (65 km) long, going between Runcorn and Leigh. It was built over 250 years ago and was an important transport link for years. The …

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15.7 km

View of Ditton Brook and Mersey from Widnes Footbridge

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Ditton Marsh steps have around five or six flights that you have to push your bike up. It can be a little challenging if your bike is quite heavy with …

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25.0 km

Loopline Greenway

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The old railway was changed to a greenway for all to use

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27.0 km

Bridge on the Liverpool Loop Line

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The Bridge on the Loopline you can get off here which takes you near Belle Vale and its shopping centre

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27.9 km

Liverpool Loop Line

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Please take extra care in riding on the Loopline in the winter months. It can get extremely icey.

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28.1 km

The Liverpool Loop Line is perfect for families and less experienced cyclists as it’s flat, easy and almost entirely traffic-free. This wonderful green corridor runs through east Liverpool and provides …

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

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