It's nice to ride along the canal but he surface is quite bumpy and loose gravel. Luckily I have Gatorskins tyres on my bike but would recommend hybrid, gravel or mtb for this area of path

Robert Williams

October 25, 2025

Road cycling

lovely canal side ride, great surface and very peaceful

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Location: Christleton, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

1. Beeston Castle – Beeston Castle Gates loop from Bunbury

2. Saighton Water Tower – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Chester

3. Christleton Duck Pond – Saighton Water Tower loop from Chester

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