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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Rowton

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Christleton

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Rowton

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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Rowton

02:15

38.3km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.11 km for 66 m

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5.06 km

Chester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chester Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city of Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, this incredible structure was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took …

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5.98 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • Structure

lovely canal ride right through the ce tre of chester.various gravel and tarmac

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8.81 km

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

9.96 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 …

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10.1 km

Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

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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19.9 km

Ellesmere Port Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Whitby Lighthouse, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse was built at Whitby Docks in 1880.

William Jessop built a canal from the River Mersey at Netherpool to Ellesmere and Chester …

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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

8.57 km

967 m

580 m

484 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

12.5 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

6°C

52 %

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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Rowton

Chester Cathedral

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal

Ellesmere Port Lighthouse

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