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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Saighton Water Tower – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Huntington

Running trails & routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Saighton Water Tower – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Huntington

Moderate

28

runners

Saighton Water Tower – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Huntington

01:28

13.6km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.78 km

Saighton Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Some could say it’s only water tower however it looks impressive

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2

3.99 km

Saighton War Memorial and Water Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

3

8.02 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

The Shropshire Union Canal winds into Chester from the south and is a wonderful place to walk. In summer, wildflowers, birds and wildlife thrive along the waterside and colourful canal …

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4

8.11 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

5

9.13 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The tow path is generally good, best for gravel bikes! There are routes pushing up the tarmac in places and the surface is worn in others.

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6

10.1 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path to Christleton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

10.8 km

Chemistry Lock

Highlight • River

B

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

4.00 km

2.06 km

1.15 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

1.98 km

596 m

< 100 m

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