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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Whitegate Way – Vale Royal Locks loop from Greenbank

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Whitegate Way – Vale Royal Locks loop from Greenbank

Easy

4.8

(6)

46

riders

Whitegate Way – Vale Royal Locks loop from Greenbank

01:34

23.3km

130m

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: April 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.21 km for 266 m

After 18.8 km for 58 m

After 20.4 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.39 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A rail trail track of about 5 miles. Half-way there's an old station that's been turned into a cafe. A great place to stop for a cup of coffee and some cake.

Tip by

2

11.8 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

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3

13.8 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

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4

16.8 km

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Highlight • River

Good swimming spot

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5

18.8 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

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6

19.0 km

Vale Royal Locks on the River Weaver

Highlight • Structure

19.9 km

Vale Royal Woods

Forest

B

23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.43 km

2.22 km

1.63 km

1.21 km

355 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

8.45 km

3.02 km

2.71 km

507 m

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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