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Morris' Swing Bridge – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Bettisfield

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Morris' Swing Bridge – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Bettisfield

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Morris' Swing Bridge – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Bettisfield

03:50

15.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 9.61 km for 12 m

After 10.5 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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638 m

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • River

As usually on cycling way worthy stopping and enjoying view on boats

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7.92 km

Prees Branch Canal Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

8.44 km

Whixall Marina

Lake

9.29 km

White Swing Bridge on the Llangollen Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

There's several lift-up bridges on the Llangollen canal, this one is in good nick and has a nice unused rode to cycle up to it with a great view down the canal.

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9.61 km

Drawbridge

Highlight • Structure

Drawbridge like crossing. Cool structure and great walks or runs around

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10.0 km

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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10.5 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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11.4 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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13.3 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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15.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

3.10 km

2.24 km

1.53 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

6.71 km

5.55 km

1.51 km

1.03 km

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

23°C

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Morris' Swing Bridge – Roundthorn Bridge loop from Bettisfield

Llangollen Canal

White Swing Bridge on the Llangollen Canal

Drawbridge

Bridge Over the Canal