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Cheshire West and Chester

Acton Bridge

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Acton Bridge

Cheshire West and Chester

Acton Bridge

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Acton Bridge

Easy

5.0

(5)

riders

Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Acton Bridge

01:20

26.7km

150m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.11 km

Vale Royal Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the hand rails is a bit wobbly!

Tip by

10.1 km

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Highlight • River

Good swimming spot

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10.2 km

Dutton Locks and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The track down from Moulton (Niddries Lane) is a bit rough for a road bike, but not too bad if it's not wet and muddy

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13.1 km

Whitegate Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Good stretch of a gravel. Great for family bike trips

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15.1 km

Whitegate Station Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great spot for a refuel

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15.2 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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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

10.9 km

1.42 km

1.37 km

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.44 km

3.42 km

925 m

381 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

5°C

17 %

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Vale Royal Locks – Whitegate Way loop from Acton Bridge

Vale Royal Locks

Drawbridge over the River Weaver

Dutton Locks and Bridge

Whitegate Way

Whitegate Station Café

Whitegate Way

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