The Ferry Tavern – Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Runcorn

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The Ferry Tavern – Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Runcorn

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The Ferry Tavern – Silver Jubilee Bridge loop from Runcorn

02:00

32.0km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 16.3 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Bridgewater Canal Runcorn Branch Junction

Highlight • River

This spot marks where the Bridgewater Canal branches off into the Runcorn Branch, leading directly into Runcorn.

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20.7 km

Sankey Brook

Lake

22.9 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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24.4 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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27.0 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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27.7 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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30.3 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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30.5 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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31.2 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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