Victoria Park Warrington Walk 

This is a lovely longer family walk starting at Victoria Park, taking you through the park before heading towards Latchford and joining the canalside paths.

Its a great option if you’re looking to get a few more steps in while still enjoying a relaxed walk and plenty of time for chatting.

There is a mixture of park paths, pavements and canalside walking, with plenty of green space and water along the way. You’ll also have lots to spot as you make your way around Victoria Park, through Latchford and along the canal.

The walk includes some road sections, so extra care is needed with little ones, particularly around the busier roads.

And, of course, there’s a very important part of the walk — the café stop! We can stop at Pennie’s Bakehouse for coffee, cake or something to eat before heading back.

If you’re looking for a longer walk, you can also make the route even longer by retracing your steps after the café stop rather than taking the shorter return route.

Route Description

Start at Victoria Park, near the Skatepark.

With the Skatepark on your right, continue straight along the path.

At the top of the path, turn right and keep going straight.

Continue straight, going underneath three bridges.

After the third bridge, there is a stone hill leading into Black Bear Park. Walk up the hill.

Walk towards the playground and across the field towards the top-left corner.

Turn left onto the pathway and keep walking until the end of the path, where you will come out into Latchford village.

Once you leave the pathway, cross the road using the pedestrian crossing and go through the tunnel. Toast will be on your right.

If you wish to visit Pennie’s, cross the road using the two pedestrian crossings. Pennie’s is the end shop on the right, just before the car sales garage.

☕ Café stop! Take some time to enjoy Toast or Pennie’s and have a well-earned coffee, cake or something to eat.

Once everyone is ready, begin the return journey.

If you’d like the longer version of the walk, retrace your steps along the route and follow the same path back.

Leave Pennie’s and turn right. Cross the zebra crossing outside the Post Office and walk straight past the shops in Latchford village.

Continue walking straight past the ball hall and down Knutsford Road.

Once you reach the White Bridge, you can enter the pathway you started on and retrace your steps back to the Skatepark.

Potential Risks

• Road walking: Parts of the route involve walking alongside roads. Keep children close and supervise them carefully.
• Busy roads: There are busier roads along the route, including the A5061. Use pedestrian crossings where available and take extra care when crossing.
• Open water: A section of the route follows the canal. Children must be supervised closely around the water, particularly where the towpath is unfenced.
• Canal towpath: The path is shared with other walkers, cyclists and dog walkers.
• Cyclists: Be aware of cyclists approaching from behind and keep to one side of the path where possible.
• Uneven surfaces: Some paths may be uneven, particularly around parkland and canalside sections.
• Weather: Paths can become wet, muddy or slippery following poor weather.
• Dogs: The route is popular with dog walkers. Please supervise children around unfamiliar dogs.
• Car parks: Take care around moving vehicles when entering or leaving Victoria Park.
• Distance: At over 5 km, this is a longer walk than some of our Walking Mums routes. Little legs may tire, so bring a suitable pram or carrier if needed.
• Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the conditions.

Please note: Walking Mums regularly reviews and updates our walk guides, but conditions can change. If you spot an error or something that needs updating, please email hello@walkingmums.com. Please also consider any specific risks for your family and the conditions on the day.