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Cheshire West and Chester

Barnton

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Barnton

Cheshire West and Chester

Barnton

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Barnton

Moderate

4.7

(3)

riders

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Barnton

02:16

38.1km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.1 km for 53 m

After 14.5 km for 191 m

After 30.6 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Marshalls Wood

Forest

3.41 km

Carey Park

Nature Reserve

5.26 km

Vickers Way Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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

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9.61 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

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11.6 km

Weaver Parkway and River Weaver

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful ride down the River Weaver

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18.2 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

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20.2 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

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20.3 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.

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33.3 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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34.1 km

Trent and Mersey Canal at Little Leigh

Highlight • Cycleway

steep hill

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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

8.65 km

6.38 km

3.75 km

942 m

655 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.69 km

7.60 km

6.69 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Barnton

Vickers Way Viaduct

Vale Royal Locks

Weaver Parkway and River Weaver

Whitegate Way

Whitegate Station Café

Whitegate Way

Acton Swing Bridge

Trent and Mersey Canal at Little Leigh

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