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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Acton Swing Bridge – Walton Lock loop from Helsby

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Acton Swing Bridge – Walton Lock loop from Helsby

Hard

4.0

(3)

15

riders

Acton Swing Bridge – Walton Lock loop from Helsby

04:05

66.8km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.1 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.11 km

The Bulls Head

Highlight • Restaurant

Just around the corner from theRing O'Bells. Another lovely pub with a nice atmosphere and a quirky interesting beer garden.

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2

15.5 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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3

23.9 km

The George & Dragon, Great Budworth

Highlight • Pub

A lovely pub in the heart of Great Budsworth, the George & Dragon has been serving visitors since 1722. The pub is especially known for its fish which is delivered …

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36.2 km

The Dell

Forest

37.8 km

Hill Firs

Forest

6

40.9 km

Walton Lock

Highlight • Structure

It is a small channel just off the Manchester Ship Canal At Stockton Heath.
It is a lock with 3 gates and various manual pulling systems dotted around the site …

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7

44.1 km

Appleton Reservoir

Highlight • Other

Appleton Reservoir (also known as Walton Reservoir) Popular fishing spot run by Warrington Anglers Association and great for bird watching.

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8

53.8 km

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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B

66.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

7.22 km

7.08 km

3.65 km

1.58 km

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.5 km

8.64 km

1.25 km

431 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

22°C

14°C

37 %

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