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West Midlands Region

Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Whixall

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Whixall

Moderate

5

runners

Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Whixall

01:10

10.6km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.23 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

58 m

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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2

181 m

Dirt Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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3

1.39 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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4

2.24 km

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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5

2.72 km

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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6

3.15 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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7

7.28 km

Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

8

7.74 km

Forest Track

Highlight • Trail

B

10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

1.55 km

988 m

907 m

412 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

3.18 km

1.42 km

1.07 km

711 m

196 m

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

13°C

80 %

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