Welcome to Sankey Brook

Sankey Brook is a small river that flows through the county of Cheshire in England. It is a tributary of the River Mersey and is approximately 15 miles long. The brook rises in the village of Sankey Bridges and flows through the towns of Warrington and Widnes before joining the River Mersey near Runcorn. The brook has played an important role in the history of the area, providing water for industry and transportation.

The Sankey Canal was built in the 18th century to transport coal from the mines in St Helens to the growing industrial towns of Warrington and Widnes. The canal was fed by the Sankey Brook and was an important part of the transport infrastructure of the area. The canal was eventually superseded by the railways, but the Sankey Brook continued to be an important source of water for industry. Today, the brook is a popular spot for fishing and walking, with several parks and nature reserves along its banks.

The Sankey Brook has also been the site of several environmental campaigns in recent years. In the 1990s, the brook was heavily polluted by industrial waste and sewage, leading to a decline in the local wildlife. However, a concerted effort by local authorities and environmental groups has led to a significant improvement in water quality and the return of several species of fish and birds. The Sankey Brook is now a thriving ecosystem and an important part of the natural heritage of Cheshire.