Chester Water Tower – Chester Cathedral loop from Backford
Chester Water Tower – Chester Cathedral loop from Backford
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Chester Water Tower – Chester Cathedral loop from Backford
04:39
18.2km
60m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Tips
Includes movable bridges
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After 7.89 km for 9 m
After 10.4 km for 9 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.38 km
Shropshire Union Canal
Highlight • Structure
6.88 km
Mercian Way Statue
Highlight • Other
8.22 km
Chester Water Tower
Highlight • Historical Site
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8.52 km
Morgan's Mount
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
8.93 km
King Charles Tower (Phoenix Tower)
Highlight • Historical Site
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9.37 km
Chester Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
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9.96 km
Pemberton's Parlour
Highlight • Monument
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18.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.7 km
3.07 km
367 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.0 km
3.83 km
379 m
< 100 m
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