The Runcorn Gap

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Narrowest part of the Mersey estuary, noted for its two bridges. South of the river, running alongside it, is the Manchester Ship Canal. The town of Widnes is on the north side of the Gap, and Runcorn is on the south side.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Mersey#Runcorn_Gap

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Coordinates: 53°20'50"N 2°44'12"W

Astmoor Industrial Estate 2.1 km
Runcorn Hill Area 2.2 km
Wigg Island Community Park 2.6 km
Fiddlers Ferry power station 4.1 km
Windmill Hill 4.3 km
Manor Park 4.7 km
Mersey Valley Golf & Country Club Ltd 6.5 km
Moore Nature Reserve 7.5 km
Knowsley Safari Park 12 km
Merseyside 20 km

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Astmoor Industrial Estate Runcorn Hill Area Wigg Island Community Park Fiddlers Ferry power station Windmill Hill Manor Park Mersey Valley Golf & Country Club Ltd Moore Nature Reserve Knowsley Safari Park Merseyside