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Roundthorn Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Whitchurch Rural

Roundthorn Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Whitchurch Rural

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Roundthorn Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Whitchurch Rural

01:19

27.1km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 11.7 km for 15 m

After 15.7 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.7 km

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.

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12.5 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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13.9 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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15.8 km

Tilstock Park Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Llangollen Canal has some gorgeous old lifting bridges which have been in operation for generations. The Tilstock Park Bridge is a great example and must be hand operated by …

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15.8 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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23.3 km

St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch

Highlight • Religious Site

St Alkmund’s Church is a captivating Grade I-listed building. Founded in 912 AD, the church was initially built of white stone, which is why the town is called Whitechurch. However, …

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23.6 km

Victoria Jubilee Park

Highlight • Natural

Victoria Jubilee Park is a large open park with neatly kept flower beds and grassed areas. There is a children’s play area, a bandstand and a number of picnic benches.

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24.1 km

Dodington Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

27.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

3.71 km

932 m

850 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

1.89 km

851 m

211 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

12°C

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Roundthorn Bridge – Llangollen Canal loop from Whitchurch Rural

Morris' Swing Bridge

Roundthorn Bridge

Llangollen Canal

Tilstock Park Bridge

Llangollen Canal

St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch

Victoria Jubilee Park

Dodington Town Hall

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