CanalPlanAC

Vale Royal Locks No 1

 
Weaver Way, Hartford CW8 2BB, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Vale Royal Locks No 1 is a place on the waterways on the River Weaver (Main Line) between Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the drydock and sluices) (1 mile and 6½ furlongs to the northeast) and Outlet of unnavigable upper River Weaver (3 miles and ¼ furlongs to the southeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance is Vale Royal Lock Weir Exit; 1 furlong away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Outlet of unnavigable upper River Weaver is Vale Royal Lock Weir Entrance (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access); 4¼ furlongs away.

There may be access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is unrated.

There is a bridge here which takes a major road over the canal.

This is a lock with a rise of 9 feet and 6 inches.

 
 
Amenities
 
Maps
If you are a user and are logged on, or if you are actively planning a route, a map will be displayed here.
Show on external mapping site: Google | OSM | Bing
 
Photos
 
External websites
 Discover the River Weaver Navigation — associated with River Weaver
The Weaver Navigation
 
Nearest facilities

Mouseover for more information or show routes to facility

Nearest water point

In the direction of Winsford Marina

Winsford Marina3 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina

In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance

Northwich Town Service Station2 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Acton Swing Bridge8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Oakwood Marina9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Locks No 49 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Dutton Locks No 4
Middlewich Big Lock No 7513 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Big Lock No 75
Middlewich Town Wharf13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Town Wharf
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Mill Wharf (southeast entrance), then on the River Weaver (Acton Bridge Back Channel) to Mill Wharf (northwest entrance), then on the River Weaver (Main Line) to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Middlewich Junction14 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Middlewich Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Winsford Marina

Winsford Winding Hole2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina

In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance

Northwich Drydock2 miles, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Hunt's Lock Weir Entrance, then on the River Weaver (Hunt's Lock Back Channel) to Northwich Drydock
Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver)3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Winding Hole4 miles, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Winding Hole
Anderton Marina4 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Marina
Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)5 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Barnton Tunnel (eastern entrance)
Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels5 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Winding Hole between Barnton and Saltersford Tunnels
Bradley Meadow Winding Hole6 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bradley Meadow Winding Hole
Wincham Winding Hole6 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Wincham Winding Hole
Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles7 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Milepost - Shardlow 89 Miles / Preston Brook 3 Miles
Bartington Winding Hole8 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Bartington Winding Hole
School Lane Winding Hole8 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to School Lane Winding Hole
Dutton Hall Winding Hole8 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Hall Winding Hole
Park Farm Marina9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Park Farm Marina
Oakwood Marina9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Oakwood Marina
Dutton Stop Winding Hole9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Dutton Stop Winding Hole
Whatcroft Flash9 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Whatcroft Flash
Preston Brook Winding Hole9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook Winding Hole
Preston Brook - Waters Meeting11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting
Preston Brook Marina11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Preston Brook, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Preston Brook Branch) to Preston Brook - Waters Meeting, then on the Bridgewater Canal (Main Line) to Preston Brook Marina

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance

Northwich Town Service Station2 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Anderton Lift Junction (River Weaver), then on the Anderton Lift to Anderton Lift Junction (Trent and Mersey), then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Middlewich to Preston Brook) to Anderton Services
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
Blog posts
To the Flashes! from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Tuesday the 24th of September, 2019
Up and down the Lift from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 6th of April, 2009
 
Geograph
 
Wikipedia

There is no page on Wikipedia called “Vale Royal Locks”

Wikipedia pages that might relate to Vale Royal Locks
[River Weaver] Cottage at Vale Royal Locks (1138433)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 October 2012. Historic England. "Weaver Navigation Vale Royal railway [Listed buildings in Davenham] retrieved 23 February 2013 Historic England, "Lock Keeper's Cottage at Vale Royal Locks, Davenham (1138433)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved [Listed buildings in Whitegate and Marton] 2013 Historic England, "Sluice, channel and sluice a swing-bridges at Vale Royal Locks, Whitegate and Marton (1160896)", National Heritage List for England [List of This Old House episodes (seasons 11–20)] contractor Steve Hayes. Tom Silva shows us the old-fashioned brushed-brass rim locks he's using throughout the house. 19–19 "The Milton House - 19" January 31 [Coming 2 America] go back to New York. Upset at losing Mary, whom she has befriended, Lisa locks Akeem out of their bedroom. After talking with Cleo, who reminds him of [List of The Virginian episodes] including a former crony of Caine's, robs the train and Sheriff Abbott locks Thaddeus up as an accomplice. Thaddeus manages to escape and with the help [Basingstoke Canal] with the aim of carrying out restoration work on the Deepcut flight of locks. The work was coordinated with the work of the canal society who organised [River Stour, Suffolk] Sudbury, Nayland, Stratford St Mary, Dedham and flows through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It becomes tidal just before Manningtree [Caldon Canal] Canal at the summit level), to Froghall, Staffordshire. The canal has 17 locks and the 76-yard (69 m) Froghall Tunnel. The first plans by the proprietors [Cardiff Bay Barrage] entirely freshwater, the only saltwater ingress being that from the three locks providing access to and from the severn estuary for the proliferating number
 
Google

Results of Google Search

small lock, lock gates and swing bridge, vale royal locks
SMALL LOCK, LOCK GATES AND SWING BRIDGE, VALE ROYAL LOCKS ... The above map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. ... The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
Knights Grange, Winsford to Vale Royal Locks - Cheshire, England ...
Results 1 - 10 of 16 ... Knights Grange, Winsford to Vale Royal Locks is a 7.1 mile loop trail located ... Good walk, a lot of it through woods but easy to follow and not too difficult ... Northwich, Cheshire, England. moderate Yellow Star Gray Star (1).
River Weaver - Wikipedia
The River Weaver is a river, navigable in its lower reaches, running in a curving route ... The river runs through the Cheshire salt-producing area, but was not deep ... New cuts and locks were built through the 1790s at Vale Royal, Newbridge, ... The new lift was built over the top of the old one, so that it could continue to be ...
Welcome to the WEAVER NAVIGATION
The four main locks Vale Royal, Hunts, Saltersford and Dutton are not manned on a daily basis during the winter months but are available for passage by prior ...
Vale Royal | Abigail No 1
Mar 30, 2014 ... Vale Royal. Northwich to Winsford Sunday 30th March 9 km and 2 locks. Ian had decided not to boat today as he wanted to do some work ...
Vale Royal Locks rebuilt..........a haven for wildlife
Feb 10, 2011 ... One of my favourite walks is done straight from my doorstep. I leave my car at home and just walk to the town centre then along the banks of ...
The Weaver Navigation has four manned locks, Vale Royal, Hunts ...
Page 1. The Weaver Navigation has four manned locks, Vale Royal, Hunts, Saltersford and Dutton, along its route and ... Lock passage is available as follows:.
Two Locks Walk Route Download_1975737614.pdf
Beautiful waterside walk taking in the historic Hunts Lock and Vale Royal Locks. ... Map. OS Explorer 267. Terrain. Easy. Barriers. 6 gates. Toilets. N/A. Contact ... 1. Take the riverside path from the car park towards Hunts Lock. 2. Cross over ...