Vale Royal Locks – River Weaver loop from Moulton

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Vale Royal Locks – River Weaver loop from Moulton

Easy

5.0

(4)

hikers

Vale Royal Locks – River Weaver loop from Moulton

01:18

4.99km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

28 m

Dutton Locks and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The track down from Moulton (Niddries Lane) is a bit rough for a road bike, but not too bad if it's not wet and muddy

Tip by

59 m

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Highlight • River

Good swimming spot

Tip by

2.30 km

Hamburger Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A tough slippy, wet, muddy and rutty climb up from the river to the train track.

Tip by

2.95 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

Tip by

4.07 km

River Weaver

Highlight • River

4.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.12 km

390 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

11°C

7°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 30, 2023,Loop from Moulton along the Weaver Navigation

A lovely walk along the river completed just before dusk. It typically takes an hour or an hour and a half with some viewing stops. There is a cafe in the village if you need refreshment during the day. The walk across the field at the northern end is muddy after rain and through much of the winter.