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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Chester Cathedral – Chester Water Tower loop from Rowton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Chester Cathedral – Chester Water Tower loop from Rowton

Moderate

3.0

(1)

8

hikers

Chester Cathedral – Chester Water Tower loop from Rowton

04:17

16.7km

70m

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 5.48 km for 9 m

After 12.0 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.43 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path to Christleton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

3.92 km

King Charles Tower (Phoenix Tower)

Highlight • Historical Site

This Grade I listed red sandstone tower probably dates back to the 13th century, although it has been added to and renovated over the years, including in the 17th century …

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3

4.36 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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4

4.95 km

Pemberton's Parlour

Highlight • Monument

open all year

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5

5.16 km

Chester Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally called the New Tower, the Water Tower stands at the end of a crenellated retaining wall in an area now known as Tower Gardens. The spur wall connects the …

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6

8.67 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

7

11.0 km

Mercian Way Statue

Highlight • Other

8

12.5 km

Morgan's Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

open all year

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

4.04 km

1.02 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.44 km

525 m

109 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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