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Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

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Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

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Roundthorn Bridge – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

01:27

13.8km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.99 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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1

211 m

Bettisfield Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Old railway station, renewed

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2

2.26 km

Abandoned Industrial Building

Highlight • Structure

3

4.60 km

Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

4

9.14 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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9.99 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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6

10.5 km

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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7

11.1 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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8

13.6 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • River

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

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13.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

2.40 km

2.38 km

563 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

4.35 km

1.98 km

1.44 km

455 m

393 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

62 %

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