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United Kingdom
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North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Capenhurst

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane – Along the Canal loop from Capenhurst

Easy

6

riders

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane – Along the Canal loop from Capenhurst

00:58

16.2km

50m

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: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 60 m for 30 m

After 16.1 km for 30 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.35 km

Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal

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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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2

9.37 km

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

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There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin …

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3

10.8 km

Along the Canal

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Don't fall in, you'll miss the view

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

6.34 km

2.23 km

156 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

6.54 km

118 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 24 June

34°C

17°C

0 %

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Comments

March 5, 2022,Ride along the SU canal
First ride out in a while, nice to see the weather on the change!
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