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Upton-By-Chester

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Upton-By-Chester

Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

02:46

47.7km

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 45.4 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.04 km

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

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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 …

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3.67 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • Structure

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

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4.47 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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7.06 km

Sandy Lane Ferry

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

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37.7 km

Road Intersection

Highlight • Structure

take care here

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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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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

14.7 km

1.61 km

1.24 km

356 m

187 m

164 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

4.34 km

1.46 km

133 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

20°C

12°C

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Chester Cathedral – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Bache

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Chester Cathedral

Sandy Lane Ferry

Road Intersection

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

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