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Upton-By-Chester

Shropshire Union Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Upton-by-Chester

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Upton-By-Chester

Shropshire Union Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Upton-by-Chester

Moderate

71

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Shropshire Union Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Upton-by-Chester

01:25

13.5km

60m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.28 km

Mercian Way Statue

Highlight • Other

2

6.78 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

3

6.94 km

4

7.35 km

Good tow path ... gravel and tarmac suitable for either road bike or gravel bike. Quiet in early morning gets busier with dog walkers and runners later. trees and bushes …

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5

8.08 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6

8.27 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

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7

8.38 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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8

10.4 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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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

2.04 km

1.72 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

6.44 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

60 %

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