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Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Croughton

Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

Moderate

14

runners

Stone Viaduct Over Canal – Shropshire Union Canal Towpath loop from Backford

00:50

8.14km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.73 km

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

Highlight • River

There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin …

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2

3.89 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

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3

4.07 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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4

4.37 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

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a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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5

7.45 km

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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8.14 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

3.11 km

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

273 m

< 100 m

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