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Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

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

Running trails & routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

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

Moderate

172

runners

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

00:59

8.61km

20m

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 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.59 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path to Christleton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

3.19 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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3

4.20 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

4

4.30 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 boats putter about. This canal path is long and allows you to walk for miles, into or out of the city.

Tip by

5

4.40 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.

Tip by

6

7.14 km

Chemistry Lock

Highlight • River

B

8.61 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

2.51 km

656 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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Monday 5 October

19°C

13°C

65 %

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