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North West England

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – The Ferry Tavern loop from Penketh

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North West England

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – The Ferry Tavern loop from Penketh

Moderate

20

runners

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge – The Ferry Tavern loop from Penketh

01:04

10.3km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.74 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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4.80 km

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

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Another fine spot to stop & admire the views

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5.16 km

View of Swans and Mersey Gateway Bridges

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4

6.89 km

View of Mersey Gateway Bridge

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The Mersey Gateway bridge opened in 2017. It's a toll bridge crossing the river Mersey and the Manchester Ship canal.

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7.39 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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6

8.26 km

Boat Yard

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Some old boats here

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7

8.39 km

Abandoned Boat on the Mersey Canal

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The boat is just left in the canal, but it is a haven for wildlife.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

3.28 km

875 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

3.31 km

2.65 km

530 m

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Friday 26 June

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16°C

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