Llangollen Canal – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

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Llangollen Canal – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

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Llangollen Canal – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

03:39

14.5km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 10.6 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

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347 m

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • River

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

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2.71 km

Forest Track

Highlight • Trail

6.87 km

Fenn's Wood

Forest

10.6 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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11.0 km

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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11.7 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

Tip by

11.7 km

Mammoth Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

4.06 km

1.07 km

706 m

110 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

3.70 km

1.80 km

1.11 km

751 m

605 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

19°C

12°C

57 %

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Llangollen Canal – Morris' Swing Bridge loop from Bettisfield

Llangollen Canal

Abandoned Industrial Building

Gravel Track

Forest Track

Morris' Swing Bridge

Bridge Over the Canal

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Mammoth Tower

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