Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Ellesmere Port Lighthouse loop from Rowton
Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Ellesmere Port Lighthouse loop from Rowton
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Shropshire Union Canal Towpath – Ellesmere Port Lighthouse loop from Rowton
02:11
37.4km
100m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: September 10, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 33.1 km for 50 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
4.52 km
Shropshire Union Canal, Chester
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
7.35 km
Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal
Highlight • River
8.50 km
Shropshire Union Canal Towpath
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
8.68 km
Stone Viaduct Over Canal
Highlight • Monument
11.9 km
Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal
Highlight • River
Tip by
18.4 km
Ellesmere Port Lighthouse
Highlight • Historical Site
William Jessop built a canal from the River Mersey at Netherpool to Ellesmere and Chester …
Tip by
33.2 km
Chester Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
Translated by Google •
Tip by
37.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
34.0 km
1.38 km
844 m
549 m
335 m
222 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
17.8 km
17.4 km
1.93 km
199 m
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