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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Vale Royal Locks – Hartford Blue Bridge loop from Hartford

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Vale Royal Locks – Hartford Blue Bridge loop from Hartford

Moderate

8

hikers

Vale Royal Locks – Hartford Blue Bridge loop from Hartford

02:28

9.19km

110m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.84 km for 22 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.47 km

Hey's Wood

Forest

2

4.18 km

Whitegate Pool

Highlight • Lake

3

4.58 km

St Mary's Church, Whitegate

Highlight • Religious Site

4

4.77 km

Quick Blast Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A short tree block which is fast, smooth and twisty.

Tip by

5

5.86 km

Vale Royal Abbey

Highlight • Other

Impressive building

Tip by

6

6.24 km

Off the Beaten Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Took road bike down this private road you be ok with good tyres as it’s a gravel path bit busy with walkers as you come out to the golf club gets a bit hairy but do able.

Tip by

7

6.87 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

Tip by

8

8.00 km

Hartford Blue Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

B

9.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

1.52 km

316 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.87 km

1.80 km

1.45 km

1.17 km

875 m

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