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North West England

Grappenhall And Thelwall

Walton Lock – Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges loop from Grappenhall

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Grappenhall And Thelwall

Walton Lock – Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges loop from Grappenhall

Easy

3.0

(1)

9

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Walton Lock – Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges loop from Grappenhall

01:23

22.1km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.96 km for 130 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.49 km

Walton Lock

Highlight • Structure

It is a small channel just off the Manchester Ship Canal At Stockton Heath.
It is a lock with 3 gates and various manual pulling systems dotted around the site …

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2

4.83 km

Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

Great looking bridges - impressive section

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3

7.39 km

Lapwing Lane Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good place for a quick rest!

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4

7.61 km

Moore Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Nice nature reserve, with a dirt road around the perimeter. Being so close to the river surface is quite damp and can be muddy a while after it has rained. Few spots for bird watching in the pond.

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5

7.73 km

Moore Lane Swing Bridge (Manchester Ship Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

6

11.2 km

Bridgewater Canal Path Near Water Tower

Highlight • Trail

7

16.5 km

Bellefields Brew Coffee Stand

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for teas, coffees, hot sandwiches and snacks. Outside seating and a portaloo, fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

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8

17.4 km

View Over Warrington and Halton

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B

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.10 km

4.54 km

1.01 km

764 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

4.61 km

963 m

781 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 12 August

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