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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Dutton Horse Bridge – Dutton Locks loop from Preston Brook

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Dutton Horse Bridge – Dutton Locks loop from Preston Brook

Moderate

4

hikers

Dutton Horse Bridge – Dutton Locks loop from Preston Brook

02:07

8.17km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

828 m

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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1.56 km

Longacre Wood

Forest

3

3.52 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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4

3.80 km

Dutton Locks

Highlight • Structure

Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

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5

3.94 km

Derelict Boat at Dutton Locks

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6

4.20 km

Dutton Locks and Riverside Walk

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for some lunch. Impressive locks and places to sit.

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7

4.40 km

Climb to the Canal

Highlight • Trail

path turns to sand/dust towards top of the climb

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5.21 km

Garden Wood

Forest

B

8.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

865 m

437 m

412 m

251 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.64 km

782 m

588 m

271 m

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6°C

52 %

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