Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Waverton

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

Hard

runners

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

02:46

25.0km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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4.78 km

St Mary’s Church, Bruera

Highlight • Historical Site

Gothic/Norman architecture completed in 1896

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6.25 km

Common Wood

Forest

6.86 km

Aldford Brook

Lake

16.3 km

View of the River Dee and Old Dee Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

You're afforded great views across the River Dee and toward Old Dee Bridge from this cycle path along the water.

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16.5 km

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, England is the oldest bridge in the city. It crosses the River Dee and carries the road leading to Handbridge from the end …

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17.5 km

Watergate

Highlight • Historical Site

Route out of Chester through City Walls next to the Racecourse.

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18.1 km

Morgan's Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

open all year

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20.2 km

Chemistry Lock

Highlight • River

21.9 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The tow path is generally good, best for gravel bikes! There are routes pushing up the tarmac in places and the surface is worn in others.

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23.0 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

The Shropshire Union Canal winds into Chester from the south and is a wonderful place to walk. In summer, wildflowers, birds and wildlife thrive along the waterside and colourful canal …

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