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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

River Weaver – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

River Weaver – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

Easy

5

riders

River Weaver – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

00:51

10.9km

90m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.19 km for 279 m

After 4.58 km for 185 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.76 km

Vale Royal Locks on the River Weaver

Highlight • Structure

2

3.21 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.

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3

3.60 km

Vale Royal Abbey

Highlight • Other

Impressive building

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4

6.48 km

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Highlight • River

Good swimming spot

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5

7.38 km

River Weaver

Highlight • River

6

8.50 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

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7

9.64 km

Hartford Blue Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

B

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

2.11 km

1.70 km

933 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

3.81 km

904 m

671 m

341 m

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Monday 22 June

30°C

17°C

23 %

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