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Cheshire West and Chester
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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Saighton

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

Moderate

4.3

(3)

14

riders

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Waverton

02:01

34.8km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.0 km for 157 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.9 km

Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

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2

22.0 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • Structure

lovely canal ride right through the ce tre of chester.various gravel and tarmac

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3

22.1 km

Chester Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally called the New Tower, the Water Tower stands at the end of a crenellated retaining wall in an area now known as Tower Gardens. The spur wall connects the …

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4

22.9 km

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Highlight • Cycleway

Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. The racecourse has consistently been awarded the Gold Standard Award by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) …

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5

23.9 km

Chester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk round the city walls is a worthwhile experience, giving not only good views of the centre of town, but also a number of other sights including the river, the castle and the racecourse

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6

25.0 km

Chester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chester Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city of Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, this incredible structure was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took …

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7

28.2 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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8

30.7 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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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

11.8 km

2.90 km

1.08 km

923 m

269 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

1.72 km

1.34 km

114 m

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Friday 15 May

13°C

5°C

62 %

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