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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Waverton

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

Easy

4.0

(1)

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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

01:00

17.6km

60m

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: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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980 m

Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

take care here

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6.12 km

Chester Millennium Greenway Entrance

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This is the entrance/exit to the Chester Millennium Greenway. The greenway spans approximately 13 miles, connecting various parks and green spaces in Chester.

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12.8 km

Concept Store

Highlight • Structure

The lady in the shop was very helpful adjusting the seat of my partner bike. Excellent service.

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13.5 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

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Mixed surface canal path from Christleton into Chester. Take care at the bridges which can be narrow with raised bricks on the surface and conceal access points.

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15.9 km

Rowton Bridge

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16.0 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path

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The Shropshire Union Canal winds into Chester from the south and is a wonderful place to walk. In summer, wildflowers, birds and wildlife thrive along the waterside and colourful canal …

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

7.13 km

469 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

2.33 km

191 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

45 %

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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

Road Intersection

Chester Millennium Greenway Entrance

Concept Store

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Rowton Bridge

Shropshire Union Canal Path

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