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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: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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.

Tip by

1.62 km

Longacre Wood

Forest

3

3.53 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 …

Tip by

4

3.80 km

Dutton Locks

Highlight • Structure

Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

Tip by

5

3.94 km

Derelict Boat at Dutton Locks

Highlight • Other

6

4.20 km

Dutton Locks and Riverside Walk

Highlight • River

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

Tip by

7

4.41 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

4.60 km

1.80 km

865 m

437 m

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.89 km

1.80 km

782 m

363 m

277 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

37 %

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