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Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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Whixall

Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

02:28

9.80km

10m

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 14, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.76 km for 12 m

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Parking

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856 m

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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3.49 km

Fenn's Wood

Forest

4.26 km

Fens Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Must stay on trails as the peat bog is dangerous. Perfectly safe on routes. Stunning location and good bird watching

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9.28 km

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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9.77 km

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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9.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

1.21 km

1.06 km

595 m

344 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

2.22 km

1.82 km

983 m

409 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

74 %

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Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

Roundthorn Bridge

Forest Track

Gravel Track

Fens Route

Bridge Over the Canal

Morris' Swing Bridge

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