Beeston Castle – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

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Beeston Castle – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

Moderate

4.4

(12)

riders

Beeston Castle – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

02:29

42.4km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.01 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.04 km

Caldy Nature Park

Nature Reserve

7.11 km

Saighton War Memorial and Water Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

19.8 km

The Shady Oak Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely spot on the canal for a bite to eat or a beer.

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19.9 km

The Shady Resthouse

Highlight • Restaurant

20.5 km

Beeston Castle

Highlight • Castle

22.9 km

Beeston Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beeston Castle is a magnificent 11th-century former stronghold that once belonged to Henry III. Built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, the castle was partly destroyed under Cromwell in …

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38.3 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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38.4 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

38.4 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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