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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Christleton

Saighton Water Tower – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Littleton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Christleton

Saighton Water Tower – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Littleton

Easy

97

riders

Saighton Water Tower – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Littleton

00:57

23.3km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.72 km

Saighton Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Some could say it’s only water tower however it looks impressive

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2

7.36 km

St Mary’s Church, Bruera

Highlight • Historical Site

Gothic/Norman architecture completed in 1896

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3

17.1 km

Saighton War Memorial and Water Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

4

19.0 km

The Black Dog

Highlight • Pub

5

21.0 km

Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

take care here

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6

22.5 km

St. James' Church, Christleton

Highlight • Historical Site

For a bench to rest and picnic. Country graveyards have an atmosphere of their own.

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7

23.0 km

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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B

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

3.12 km

614 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

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