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Dutton Horse Bridge – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Daresbury

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Dutton Horse Bridge – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Daresbury

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Dutton Horse Bridge – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Daresbury

01:31

22.1km

110m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.02 km for 272 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.08 km

Bridgewater Canal Runcorn Branch Junction

Highlight • River

This spot marks where the Bridgewater Canal branches off into the Runcorn Branch, leading directly into Runcorn.

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5.52 km

Famous Tunnel House (Cheshire Ring Canal South Entrance)

Highlight • Bridge

If you are at the south end of the tunnel and there are no boats going through then you can see the far end.

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6.25 km

Longacre Wood

Forest

8.22 km

Dutton Horse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The elegant, Grade II-listed Dutton Horse Bridge was built by John Arthur Saner, chief engineer to the Weaver Navigation Trust, in the early 20th century. Spanning a peaceful stretch of …

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8.49 km

Dutton Locks

Highlight • Structure

Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

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9.10 km

Climb to the Canal

Highlight • Trail

path turns to sand/dust towards top of the climb

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10.2 km

Cinder Path Along the River Weaver

Highlight • Cycleway

when you get to the Delamere area, there are two cafes. The first is quieter and less dogs, but the second has great coffee and even a small bike bike shop

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10.9 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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12.4 km

Wildflower Meadow and Stream

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.48 km

2.36 km

2.11 km

1.21 km

363 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

5.46 km

4.24 km

3.96 km

2.79 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Dutton Horse Bridge – Acton Swing Bridge loop from Daresbury

Bridgewater Canal Runcorn Branch Junction

Famous Tunnel House (Cheshire Ring Canal South Entrance)

Dutton Horse Bridge

Dutton Locks

Climb to the Canal

Cinder Path Along the River Weaver

Acton Swing Bridge

Wildflower Meadow and Stream

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