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Upton-By-Chester

Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Upton-By-Chester

Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

Moderate

3.8

(6)

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Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

02:27

9.45km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Waymarker along the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Monument

Look for the birds who regularly feed here

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3.25 km

There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin & the National Waterways Museum. Or continue up the hill to Chester Zoo . In the opposite direction is either Chorlton up the badly resurfaced Chorlton Lane on the left (from the bridge) or straight on (again in the opposite direction to the Zoo) to Crowton & Stoak. Stoak has the Bunbury Arms at its heart, well worth stopping for a bite to eat😋👍

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5.29 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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5.41 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Highlight • Monument

5.59 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Be aware that parts of this towpath are very narrow with poor riding surface very close to the canal edge. Maintenance of the hedges and vegetation is currently (2018) a bit sketchy so be extra careful when riding this route or you will get a little wet.

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6.33 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • River

Good tow path ... gravel and tarmac suitable for either road bike or gravel bike. Quiet in early morning gets busier with dog walkers and runners later. trees and bushes do narrow the route at height of Summer (but still passable)

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6.74 km

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

9.45 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

2.78 km

1.05 km

473 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

3.40 km

714 m

306 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

22°C

8°C

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Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

Canal Path Gravel Section

Waymarker along the Shropshire Union Canal

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

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