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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Upton-By-Chester

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Upton-By-Chester

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

Moderate

5.0

(1)

25

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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

02:47

47.8km

170m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.47 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.04 km

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Network mostly share the same route across Denbighshire and Conwy, linking the major north Wales resorts of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno …

Tip by

2

3.67 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • Structure

lovely canal ride right through the ce tre of chester.various gravel and tarmac

Tip by

3

4.50 km

Chester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chester Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city of Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, this incredible structure was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took …

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Tip by

4

7.11 km

Sandy Lane Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Seasonal boat crossing of the River Dee, takes bikes, small cash charge.

Tip by

5

37.8 km

Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

take care here

Tip by

6

40.1 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mixed surface canal path from Christleton into Chester. Take care at the bridges which can be narrow with raised bricks on the surface and conceal access points.

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B

47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

14.8 km

1.57 km

1.30 km

387 m

192 m

175 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

4.42 km

1.39 km

143 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

93 %

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