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United Kingdom
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North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Hartford

The Old Runway – Anderton Boat Lift loop from Hartford

Moderate

7

riders

The Old Runway – Anderton Boat Lift loop from Hartford

02:23

40.9km

200m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.5 km

Antrobus Community Shop & Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

SHOP OPENS DAILY 9am-midday
TEA ROOM OPENS Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sun 9am-midday
Fresh cakes & bakes

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2

17.9 km

Pennycleck Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful winding road through idyllic Cheshire countryside. Traffic free and well surfaced road.

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3

18.5 km

The Old Runway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

It was originally planned as a Royal Air Force night fighter station, protecting the cities of Liverpool and Manchester from Luftwaffe air raids during World War II. Changes in German …

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27.5 km

Cocker's Heys

Forest

5

33.2 km

We're Open
Sunday - Thursday: 12pm till 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 12pm till 11pm

Serving Food
Monday - Sunday: 12pm till 8pm

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6

34.5 km

Beautiful tree sculpture. Not the easiest photo op, but defo worth a look.

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7

35.7 km

Anderton Boat Lift

Highlight • Monument

This is a great place place to stop and grab a coffee and cake also has a cool cafe and is right by the boat lift.

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8

35.7 km

Anderton Boat Lift

Highlight • Monument

The Anderton Boat Lift is a tremendous feat of engineering that provides a 50 foot (15.2 m) vertical link between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The …

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40.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

3.08 km

1.79 km

176 m

167 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

4.86 km

486 m

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Friday 8 May

16°C

8°C

49 %

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