Section 5 of 28, Trans-Pennine Trail
Runcorn to Warrington
8.1 miles (13.1 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 511 836. Finish: SJ 613 865. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 32 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Runcorn.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 511 837ST MARYS CHURCH, 110 m from the start. Directions SJ 512 837IRWELL STREET, 220 m from the start. Directions SJ 511 839
- Car parks
- Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SJ 512 832Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions SJ 511 831Car park, 580 m from the start. Directions SJ 512 831
Getting back
The section finishes at Warrington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Morrisons, 140 m from the finish. Directions SJ 613 866St Thomas' Church, 180 m from the finish. Directions SJ 613 863Post Office, 270 m from the finish. Directions SJ 613 862
Planning the Trans-Pennine Trail
- Planning the whole trail: transpenninetrail.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 53%, paved or flagged 41%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
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