Silver Jubilee Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Widnes

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Silver Jubilee Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Widnes

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Silver Jubilee Bridge – Bridgewater Canal loop from Widnes

02:44

44.7km

360m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.81 km

Silver Jubilee Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight • Bridge

4.55 km

Silver Jubilee Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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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4.71 km

Runcorn Silver Jubilee Bridge

Highlight • Other

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

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5.50 km

Bridgewater Canal

Highlight • River

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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11.9 km

Black Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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The Bulls Head

Highlight • Restaurant

Just around the corner from theRing O'Bells. Another lovely pub with a nice atmosphere and a quirky interesting beer garden.

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22.5 km

Blakemere Moss

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blakemere Moss is a flooded area of Delamere Forest. The lake is rich in biodiversity and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is a great place …

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