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Lower Frankton Locks – Frankton Staircase Locks loop from Queen's Head

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Lower Frankton Locks – Frankton Staircase Locks loop from Queen's Head

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Lower Frankton Locks – Frankton Staircase Locks loop from Queen's Head

01:26

13.9km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Parking

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4.48 km

Hawkswood Turning Point

Lake

6.49 km

Lower Frankton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

These locks sit at Frankton Junction, where the Montgomery Canal leads south from the Llangollen Canal. There's a staircase of two locks and two additional locks here, making it a …

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6.53 km

Frankton Staircase Locks

Highlight • Structure

6.94 km

Traditional English Cottage by the Canal

Highlight • Structure

8.08 km

Lockgate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An extremely steep bridge that we drove over getting to the car park (it was like a ride from Alton Towers 🤣) and then walked over at the start and end of our route.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

395 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

226 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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Lower Frankton Locks – Frankton Staircase Locks loop from Queen's Head

Lower Frankton Locks

Frankton Staircase Locks

Traditional English Cottage by the Canal

Lockgate Bridge

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