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Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

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United Kingdom

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Croughton

Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

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runners

Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

00:50

8.14km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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1.73 km

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

Highlight • River

There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin …

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3.89 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

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Be aware that parts of this towpath are very narrow with poor riding surface very close to the canal edge. Maintenance of the hedges and vegetation is currently (2018) a …

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4.37 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

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a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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7.45 km

Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal

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Union Canal Carriers’ base in Braunston provides 10 different routes, ranging from relaxing to something more energetic. Some routes are nearly lock free, whilst others have multiple locks and tunnels to negotiate.

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8.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

3.07 km

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.85 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

24 %

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Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane