Chester Castle – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Waverton

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Waverton

Chester Castle – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Waverton

Easy

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Chester Castle – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Waverton

01:53

32.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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982 m

Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

take care here

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6.12 km

Chester Millennium Greenway Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the entrance/exit to the Chester Millennium Greenway. The greenway spans approximately 13 miles, connecting various parks and green spaces in Chester.

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12.7 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • Structure

lovely canal ride right through the ce tre of chester.various gravel and tarmac

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13.3 km

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Network mostly share the same route across Denbighshire and Conwy, linking the major north Wales resorts of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno …

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14.9 km

Welcome to Wales Stone – Sustrans Cycle Route

Highlight • Monument

Lots of flat accessible cycleways on and around this area

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24.4 km

Chester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk round the city walls is a worthwhile experience, giving not only good views of the centre of town, but also a number of other sights including the river, the castle and the racecourse

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25.1 km

View of the River Dee and Old Dee Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

You're afforded great views across the River Dee and toward Old Dee Bridge from this cycle path along the water.

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28.5 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mixed surface canal path from Christleton into Chester. Take care at the bridges which can be narrow with raised bricks on the surface and conceal access points.

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