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Morris' Swing Bridge – Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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Whixall

Morris' Swing Bridge – Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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Morris' Swing Bridge – Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

01:54

7.50km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 43 m for 12 m

After 953 m for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

48 m

Morris' Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Unlike Roundthorn Bridge just to the north east, Morris' Bridge lifts via a hand-operated windlass. Sitting just above the water level, it's a remarkable experience to watch the bridge lift and allow a canal boat underneath.

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2

534 m

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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3

959 m

Drawbridge

Highlight • Structure

Drawbridge like crossing. Cool structure and great walks or runs around

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4

5.89 km

Mammoth Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.92 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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7.50 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.32 km

882 m

580 m

287 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

875 m

287 m

239 m

175 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

27 %

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