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

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

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

01:37

15.1km

20m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.3 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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56 m

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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3.11 km

Fenn's Wood

Forest

8.24 km

Bettisfield Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Old railway station, renewed

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10.7 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • River

As usually on cycling way worthy stopping and enjoying view on boats

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13.2 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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13.8 km

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

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14.3 km

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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15.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

2.85 km

2.62 km

846 m

728 m

431 m

Surfaces

8.51 km

3.05 km

1.59 km

1.19 km

399 m

395 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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

Roundthorn Bridge

Abandoned Industrial Building

Bettisfield Railway Station

Llangollen Canal

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Bridge Over the Canal

Morris' Swing Bridge

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