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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

Moderate

3.7

(3)

22

hikers

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

02:13

8.70km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.74 km

Chemistry Lock

Highlight • River

2

1.85 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path to Christleton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

3.45 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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4

4.46 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

5

4.56 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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6

5.30 km

Ring of Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

excellent pub

Tip by

7

5.41 km

St. James' Church, Christleton

Highlight • Historical Site

For a bench to rest and picnic. Country graveyards have an atmosphere of their own.

Tip by

8

5.76 km

Christleton Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lovely place for a quick stop...there's always plenty of birdlife on or around the pond. The ducks generally boss the place,so don't mess with them :-)

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B

8.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

2.73 km

915 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

409 m

< 100 m

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