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Great Boughton

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Chester

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Great Boughton

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Chester

Moderate

60

runners

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Chester

00:37

5.27km

10m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.50 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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2

2.51 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

3

2.64 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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4

2.75 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mixed surface canal path from Christleton into Chester. Take care at the bridges which can be narrow with raised bricks on the surface and conceal access points.

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5.27 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

439 m

< 100 m

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