Latchford Locks – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Chassen Road

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Latchford Locks – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Chassen Road

Moderate

4.8

(16)

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Latchford Locks – Trans Pennine Trail loop from Chassen Road

02:56

47.4km

120m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.5 km for 77 m

After 26.1 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.61 km

Manchester Ship Canal

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The Manchester Ship canal is a 36 mile (58 km) inland waterway. It links Manchester with the Irish Sea. Construction began in 1887 and once completed it enabled Manchester to …

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Viewpoint

20.2 km

Paddington Bank Pathway

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Paddington Bank is a great spot to sit or stroll on the River Mersey. It's well paved and connects to other trails to lengthen your route.

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20.7 km

Kingsway Bridge

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Kingsway bridge was built in 1934, diverting the A50 to travel further north through Warrington 's suburbs to terminate at Longford Island, giving up Knutsford Road between Latchford Village and …

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26.1 km

Latchford Locks

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Short detour from The Trans Pennine trail

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27.2 km

Trans Pennine Trail

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Lovely forested off-road packed trail under trees with some bridges overhead. Some bits with loose chunky gravel but nice and flat all along.

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31.1 km

Lymm Memorial Forest

Forest

42.4 km

Dainewell Woods

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42.7 km

Woodland Path

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44.8 km

River Mersey

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The River Mersey begins in Stockport, with the confluence of the Goyt and Tame. It flows steadily west, flowing into the sea at Liverpool. It's a major watercourse in the …

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