Morris' Swing Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

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West Midlands Region

Whixall

Morris' Swing Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

Moderate

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Morris' Swing Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve

03:19

13.1km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 43 m for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

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.

Tip by

534 m

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

Tip by

1.14 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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4.58 km

Abandoned Industrial Building

Highlight • Structure

6.92 km

Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

9.58 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Flowing from Llangollen in North Wales to Hurleston in Cheshire, the Llangollen Canal is a beautiful waterway straddling the border between England and Wales. There are many picturesque spots along …

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10.9 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • River

The Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales. Its combination of picturesque countryside and breath-taking engineering draws visitors from far and wide.

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12.3 km

Roundthorn Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Built around 1800, this is a roving bridge spanning the Llangollen Canal. Roving bridges are canal bridges designed to allow horses to cross the canal when the towpath switches from …

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types