Sankey Valley Park

Sankey Valley Park is a linear park in Warrington extending roughly 1.5 miles between Sankey Bridges and Callands, following Sankey Brook and the former canal path. Multiple parking areas serve the park, with main entry points at Bewsey Car Park on Lilford Avenue and Waterways Car Park near the canal.

The Sankey Canal running through the park opened in 1757 as England's first industrial canal and operated until closure in 1963. The canal shaped the region's development and remains central to the park's landscape today.

The park blends natural areas with recreational facilities including children's play areas, a maze, and fishing spots along the waterway. These spaces shape how locals and visitors spend their leisure time in the valley.

The park is easily accessible by car with main parking at Bewsey and Waterways serving as good starting points for exploration. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as paths vary in surface type and conditions change with the seasons.

The park shelters diverse wildlife in its wetland nature reserve including water voles, kingfishers, and various waterfowl. These animal populations make it a special spot for observing nature and show how local ecosystems have recovered.

Location: Warrington

GPS coordinates: 53.40220,-2.61411

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05