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Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port

P Lam planned a bike ride

July 15, 2024

Ellesmere Port

Easy

01:24

23.7km

17.0km/h

60m

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Overview

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.4 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

Ellesmere Port Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Whitby Lighthouse, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse was built at Whitby Docks in 1880.

William Jessop built a canal from the River Mersey at Netherpool to Ellesmere and Chester …

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10.7 km

Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

Union Canal Carriers’ base in Braunston provides 10 different routes, ranging from relaxing to something more energetic. Some routes are nearly lock free, whilst others have multiple locks and tunnels to negotiate.

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13.1 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Be aware that parts of this towpath are very narrow with poor riding surface very close to the canal edge. Maintenance of the hedges and vegetation is currently (2018) a …

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.16 km

5.31 km

349 m

266 m

218 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

6.24 km

278 m

266 m

< 100 m

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Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port Lighthouse

Narrowboats on the Shropshire Union Canal

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

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