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Cheshire West and Chester

Northwich

Whitegate Way – Whitefield, Delamere Forest loop from Northwich

Cheshire West and Chester

Northwich

Whitegate Way – Whitefield, Delamere Forest loop from Northwich

Moderate

4.3

(6)

riders

Whitegate Way – Whitefield, Delamere Forest loop from Northwich

02:52

49.1km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.57 km for 58 m

After 36.3 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Vickers Way Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A short route between Northwich Town centre and the River Weaver.

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5.56 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

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10.3 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

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12.3 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

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12.3 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A rail trail track of about 5 miles. Half-way there's an old station that's been turned into a cafe. A great place to stop for a cup of coffee and some cake.

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19.4 km

Hornby's Rough

Forest

23.6 km

Whitefield, Delamere Forest

Highlight • Trail

*update- The roadworks are now finished & several more Blue rated trails have been installed - Follow the Grey Arrow sign posts & the link* Delamere is a very popular …

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36.4 km

River Weaver

Lake

38.4 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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39.2 km

Trent and Mersey Canal at Little Leigh

Highlight • Cycleway

steep hill

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46.7 km

Marshalls Wood

Forest

49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

14.3 km

10.9 km

2.81 km

2.55 km

492 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

11.8 km

8.53 km

771 m

Elevation

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Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Vickers Way Viaduct

Vale Royal Locks

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Whitegate Station Café

Whitegate Way

Whitefield, Delamere Forest

Acton Swing Bridge

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