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Whixall

Llangollen Canal – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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Whixall

Llangollen Canal – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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Llangollen Canal – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

03:19

13.1km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 43 m for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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48 m

Morris' Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Unlike Roundthorn Bridge just to the north east, Morris' Bridge lifts via a hand-operated windlass. Sitting just above the water level, it's a remarkable experience to watch the bridge lift and allow a canal boat underneath.

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534 m

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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1.14 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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6.92 km

Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

9.58 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Flowing from Llangollen in North Wales to Hurleston in Cheshire, the Llangollen Canal is a beautiful waterway straddling the border between England and Wales. There are many picturesque spots along …

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10.9 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • River

The Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales. Its combination of picturesque countryside and breath-taking engineering draws visitors from far and wide.

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11.1 km

Dirt Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lower tyre pressures might help if on a road bike on this section

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12.3 km

Roundthorn Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Built around 1800, this is a roving bridge spanning the Llangollen Canal. Roving bridges are canal bridges designed to allow horses to cross the canal when the towpath switches from …

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

1.75 km

1.40 km

1.07 km

755 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

4.09 km

1.07 km

960 m

486 m

269 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

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Llangollen Canal – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

Morris' Swing Bridge

Bridge Over the Canal

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Gravel Track

Llangollen Canal

Llangollen Canal

Dirt Canal Path

Roundthorn Bridge

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