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Swans and Cygnets – Canal Towpath loop from Aldridge

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Swans and Cygnets – Canal Towpath loop from Aldridge

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Swans and Cygnets – Canal Towpath loop from Aldridge

01:30

19.2km

80m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.36 km for 59 m

After 9.54 km for 56 m

After 9.72 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.58 km

Narrowboat and Horse Mural Under Bridge

Highlight • Monument

4.99 km

Canada Geese and Nest on the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.94 km

Anglesey Basin

Lake

9.56 km

Chasewater Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for a cuppa

Tip by

9.57 km

Chasewater Country Park Visitor Centre and Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plenty of parking at the visitor centre, a great park for the kids, pretty views, watersports, crazy golf, steam engines and museum just up the road from the car park... lots to do here on a sunny day!

Tip by

11.6 km

Disused Railway Tracks and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice Cycling trail. Can get muddy in winter though

Tip by

14.8 km

Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

The hedges have been cut and lots is thorns!!!

Tip by

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

7.02 km

2.86 km

377 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

6.94 km

3.54 km

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 27 July

28°C

17°C

0 %

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