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

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West Midlands Region

Whixall

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

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

01:47

7.11km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 43 m for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

48 m

Morris' Swing Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

Tip by

534 m

Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovey crossing and turning spot by the canal

Tip by

1.16 km

Mammoth Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.18 km

Whixall Moss Mammoth Tour

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic view over the moss

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6.26 km

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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7.11 km

End point

Parking

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