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Ellesmere Port

Canal Path Gravel Section – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Ellesmere Port

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Ellesmere Port

Canal Path Gravel Section – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Ellesmere Port

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4.0

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Canal Path Gravel Section – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Ellesmere Port

00:55

15.0km

30m

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: June 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 965 m for 53 m

After 14.0 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.67 km

Heron at Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

2

7.48 km

Canal Path Gravel Section

Highlight (Segment) • River

3

7.95 km

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

Highlight • River

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 …

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8.98 km

Union Canal Carriers’ base in Braunston provides 10 different routes, ranging from relaxing to something more energetic. Some routes are nearly lock free, whilst others have multiple locks and tunnels to negotiate.

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

4.48 km

1.80 km

860 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

689 m

175 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

62 %

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