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Cheshire West and Chester

Dutton Horse Bridge – Vale Royal Locks loop from Delamere

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Dutton Horse Bridge – Vale Royal Locks loop from Delamere

Moderate

3.0

(1)

13

riders

Dutton Horse Bridge – Vale Royal Locks loop from Delamere

03:12

48.3km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 17.0 km for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

14.7 km

Dutton Horse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The elegant, Grade II-listed Dutton Horse Bridge was built by John Arthur Saner, chief engineer to the Weaver Navigation Trust, in the early 20th century. Spanning a peaceful stretch of …

Tip by

2

15.0 km

Dutton Locks

Highlight • Structure

Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

Tip by

3

17.0 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

4

25.2 km

Old Marbury Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

Tip by

5

28.5 km

Vickers Way Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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

Tip by

6

32.8 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

Tip by

7

37.8 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

Tip by

8

39.8 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

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B

48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

11.4 km

6.21 km

3.28 km

1.64 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

8.25 km

8.05 km

7.15 km

565 m

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