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Cheshire West and Chester

Little Leigh

Dutton Locks – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Acton Bridge

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Little Leigh

Dutton Locks – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Acton Bridge

Moderate

hikers

Dutton Locks – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Acton Bridge

02:46

10.4km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 9.15 km for 80 m

After 9.33 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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127 m

Bartington Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

1.69 km

Climb to the Canal

Highlight • Trail

path turns to sand/dust towards top of the climb

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1.90 km

Dutton Locks and Riverside Walk

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for some lunch. Impressive locks and places to sit.

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2.16 km

Derelict Boat at Dutton Locks

Highlight • Other

2.30 km

Dutton Locks

Highlight • Structure

Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

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9.37 km

Acton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Acton Swing Bridge spans 272 feet (83.5 m) across the River Weaver. Opened in 1933, the bridge carries the A49 over the river. Today's bridge replaced an older stone bridge …

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9.63 km

Little Leigh village entrance

Highlight • Pub

There is a large pub carpark but unless you're going to visit the pub then you could get a frosty reception. However there is also roadside parking . Whatever the …

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

1.46 km

784 m

601 m

516 m

350 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.95 km

1.60 km

1.54 km

1.21 km

516 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Dutton Locks – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Acton Bridge

Bartington Tea Rooms

Climb to the Canal

Dutton Locks and Riverside Walk

Derelict Boat at Dutton Locks

Dutton Locks

Acton Swing Bridge

Little Leigh village entrance

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