Spike Island Park – View of Mersey Gateway Bridge loop from Penketh

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Spike Island Park – View of Mersey Gateway Bridge loop from Penketh

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Spike Island Park – View of Mersey Gateway Bridge loop from Penketh

01:44

16.8km

60m

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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9.84 km

Spike Island

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Spike Island is an artifcial island created in 1833 between the Sanky Canal and the River Mersey. It's now a park managed as an important area of parkland, wetland and …

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10.1 km

Spike Island Park

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Spike Island is a park in Widnes, Halton, North-West England. It is an artificial island between the Sankey Canal and the estuary of the River Mersey containing parkland, woodland, wetlands …

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11.8 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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11.8 km

View of the Mersey Gateway Bridge

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Another fine spot to stop & admire the views

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14.0 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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15.4 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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15.7 km

Pub by the River Mersey Canal

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Mmmm beer

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16.0 km

The Ferry Tavern

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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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