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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Delamere

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Delamere

Moderate

3.0

(1)

14

riders

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Delamere

03:09

46.4km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 15.0 km for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.72 km

Gill's Moss Wood

Forest

2

13.0 km

Dutton Locks

Highlight • Structure

Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

Tip by

3

14.4 km

Cinder Path Along the River Weaver

Highlight • Cycleway

when you get to the Delamere area, there are two cafes. The first is quieter and less dogs, but the second has great coffee and even a small bike bike shop

Tip by

4

15.1 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 …

Tip by

5

23.2 km

Old Marbury Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Marbury Road. Closed to the majority of traffic so very quiet

Tip by

6

26.6 km

Vickers Way Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A short route between Northwich Town centre and the River Weaver.

Tip by

7

30.9 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

Tip by

8

35.9 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

Tip by

9

37.9 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

Tip by

B

46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

12.2 km

5.50 km

3.22 km

1.92 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

10.0 km

8.02 km

7.18 km

962 m

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Thursday 2 July

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