
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.
| Pimblott's Marina Entrance | 1 mile, 3½ furlongs | |
| Hartford Bridge | 6 furlongs | |
| Vale Royal Railway Viaduct | 2 furlongs | |
| Vale Royal Locks Landing Stage | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Vale Royal Lock Weir Exit | 1 furlong | |
| Vale Royal Locks No 1 | ||
| Vale Royal Lock Weir Entrance | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Vale Royal Visitor Moorings | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Newbridge Swing Bridge | 1 mile, 2 furlongs | |
| Meadowbank Mine and Works | 1 mile, 6 furlongs | |
| Cheshire Amalgamated Works | 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs | |
- Discover the River Weaver Navigation — associated with River Weaver
- The Weaver Navigation
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Winsford Marina — 3 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 Station — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 4 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 Bridge — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Oakwood Marina — 9 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 4 — 9 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 75 — 13 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 Wharf — 13 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 Bridge — 13 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 Junction — 14 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 JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 4 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 Bridge — 8 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Oakwood Marina — 9 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
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 13 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 BridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Town Service Station — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 4 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
Oakwood Marina — 9 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
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge — 13 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 BridgeNearest place to turn
In the direction of Winsford Marina
Winsford Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Winsford Marina
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Drydock — 2 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 Hole — 4 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 Marina — 4 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 Tunnels — 5 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 Hole — 6 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 Hole — 6 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 Miles — 7 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 Hole — 8 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 Hole — 8 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 Hole — 8 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 Marina — 9 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 Marina — 9 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 Hole — 9 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 Flash — 9 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 Hole — 9 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 Meeting — 11 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 Marina — 11 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 MarinaNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Northwich Town Service Station — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Services — 4 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 ServicesNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Delamere Dock Entrance
Anderton Marina — 4 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
Bartington Wharf — 7 miles, 5 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 Wharf
Andersen Boats Wharf — 14 miles 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 Andersen Boats WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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
Up and down the Lift from Scribblings from the Mintball posted Monday the 6th of April, 2009
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
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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.
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).
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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:.
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 ...





![Vale Royal locks - sluice. For another photo of the same, see [[2424853]]. by Stephen Craven – 26 December 2011](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/75/25/2752585_0bca77c8_120x120.jpg)












![Closing one of the top gates, Valeroyal Locks. Staff and volunteers [rather than boaters] operate all the locks on the River Weaver Navigation. by Christine Johnstone – 15 September 2016](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/16/41/5164157_b217df70_120x120.jpg)











