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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Stone Viaduct Over Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Upton-By-Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Stone Viaduct Over Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester

Easy

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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Stone Viaduct Over Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester

01:15

4.89km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.00 km

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

2

1.41 km

Good tow path ... gravel and tarmac suitable for either road bike or gravel bike. Quiet in early morning gets busier with dog walkers and runners later. trees and bushes …

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3

2.15 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

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Be aware that parts of this towpath are very narrow with poor riding surface very close to the canal edge. Maintenance of the hedges and vegetation is currently (2018) a …

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4

2.34 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Highlight • Monument

5

2.45 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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4.89 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.75 km

100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.44 km

331 m

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