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Vickers Way Viaduct – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

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United Kingdom

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Hartford

Vickers Way Viaduct – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

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Vickers Way Viaduct – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

02:59

40.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.29 km for 167 m

After 27.0 km for 62 m

After 36.7 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.77 km

Vickers Way Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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

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9.12 km

Forge Woods

Forest

22.4 km

Big Lock Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Good spot for refreshments, the chips are good too!

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27.1 km

Bridge Over Canal Near Wimboldsley

Highlight • Bridge

31.0 km

Swan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sooooo many swans. Bring peas!!!!

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33.3 km

Weaver Parkway and River Weaver

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful ride down the River Weaver

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34.7 km

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Highlight • River

Good swimming spot

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36.7 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

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37.8 km

Vale Royal Woods

Forest

40.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

5.18 km

4.43 km

1.90 km

1.51 km

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

10.0 km

6.58 km

5.19 km

4.43 km

136 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Vickers Way Viaduct – Vale Royal Locks loop from Hartford

Vickers Way Viaduct

Big Lock Coffee Shop

Bridge Over Canal Near Wimboldsley

Swan Lake

Weaver Parkway and River Weaver

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Vale Royal Locks

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