Paddington Bank Pathway – Dutton Horse Bridge loop from Padgate

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Paddington Bank Pathway – Dutton Horse Bridge loop from Padgate

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Paddington Bank Pathway – Dutton Horse Bridge loop from Padgate

02:58

46.1km

180m

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: October 8, 2026

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After 9.51 km for 83 m

After 40.0 km for 81 m

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Train Station

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2.51 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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5.66 km

Walton Lock

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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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7.03 km

Mersey Viaduct Railway Bridges

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Great looking bridges - impressive section

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11.8 km

Pitts Heath Wood

Forest

15.2 km

Bridgewater Canal Runcorn Branch Junction

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This spot marks where the Bridgewater Canal branches off into the Runcorn Branch, leading directly into Runcorn.

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23.1 km

Dutton Park

Forest

23.6 km

Dutton Horse Bridge

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The elegant, Grade II-listed Dutton Horse Bridge was built by John Arthur Saner, chief engineer to the Weaver Navigation Trust, in the early 20th century. Spanning a peaceful stretch of …

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23.9 km

Dutton Locks

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Historic feature and crossing point on the Weaver Navigation.

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30.3 km

Famous Tunnel House (Cheshire Ring Canal South Entrance)

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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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43.4 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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