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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Upton-By-Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Upton-By-Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester

Easy

4.5

(2)

5

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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Upton-by-Chester

00:32

9.10km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.05 km

Bridle Path Through Chester Zoo

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A short section of bridle way that runs through the middle of Chester Zoo. See if you can catch a glimpse of rhinos, elephants and vultures. Well surfaced but can get muddy in winter.

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2

2.19 km

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

Highlight • River

There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin …

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3

4.23 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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4

4.35 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Highlight • Monument

5

4.53 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6

5.27 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • River

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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7

5.68 km

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

8

5.84 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

B

9.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

1.62 km

1.44 km

580 m

193 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

3.57 km

< 100 m

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