Latchford Locks – Paddington Bank Pathway loop from Stretton

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Latchford Locks – Paddington Bank Pathway loop from Stretton

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Latchford Locks – Paddington Bank Pathway loop from Stretton

01:35

24.3km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.29 km for 106 m

After 7.20 km for 229 m

After 12.9 km for 185 m

After 14.8 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.13 km

Quiet Road Closed to Traffic

Highlight • Trail

3.52 km

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

Highlight • Rest Area

Fantastic cafe in an old greenhouse setting at Grappenhall Walled Garden which is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Well worth including in you’re route

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7.49 km

Latchford Locks

Highlight • River

Short detour from The Trans Pennine trail

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8.73 km

Thelwall Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

10.1 km

Old Billy Plaque and Woolston Weir on the River Mersey

Highlight • Monument

Binoculars. Lots of different species of wild fowl here :-)

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12.4 km

Stockton Heath to Birchwood Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

13.4 km

Paddington Bank Pathway

Highlight • Trail

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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18.0 km

Walton Lock

Highlight • Structure

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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