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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Whitegate Way – Whitefield, Delamere Forest loop from Northwich

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Whitegate Way – Whitefield, Delamere Forest loop from Northwich

Moderate

4.6

(9)

65

riders

Whitegate Way – Whitefield, Delamere Forest loop from Northwich

02:52

49.1km

270m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.56 km for 58 m

After 36.3 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.20 km

Vickers Way Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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

Tip by

2

5.56 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

Tip by

3

10.3 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

Tip by

4

12.3 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

Tip by

5

12.3 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.

Tip by

19.4 km

Hornby's Rough

Forest

7

23.6 km

Whitefield, Delamere Forest

Highlight • Trail

*update- The roadworks are now finished & several more Blue rated trails have been installed - Follow the Grey Arrow sign posts & the link* Delamere is a very popular …

Tip by

36.4 km

River Weaver

Lake

9

38.4 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

10

39.2 km

Trent and Mersey Canal at Little Leigh

Highlight • Cycleway

steep hill

Tip by

46.7 km

Marshalls Wood

Forest

B

49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

14.3 km

10.9 km

2.78 km

2.64 km

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

14.0 km

11.8 km

8.53 km

745 m

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Elevation

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

10°C

97 %

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