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Cheshire West and Chester

Rowton

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

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Rowton

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

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hikers

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

01:27

5.71km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Ring of Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

excellent pub

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3.88 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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4.41 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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5.42 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

5.52 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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5.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

1.27 km

1.02 km

533 m

194 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

725 m

633 m

341 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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

Ring of Bells Pub

St. James' Church, Christleton

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Rowton Bridge

Shropshire Union Canal Path

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