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Trent and Mersey Canal – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Sandbach

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Trent and Mersey Canal – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Sandbach

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Trent and Mersey Canal – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Sandbach

03:47

14.7km

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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568 m

Sandbach Mill

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Now a residential dwelling, Sandbach Mill was once a water powered corn mill, which was operated until 1947. The Roman road it is situated on, is thought to be 2000 years old.

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4.09 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

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The Trent and Mersey Canal is a 93 1/2 mile (150 km) canal in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire in north-central England.
The Trent and Mersey Canal (T&M) was built to …

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4.17 km

Canal Locks

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5.14 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

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Nice plod up canal mix of stones and mud with locks and Low bridges so take care

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7.53 km

The Broughton Arms

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The Broughton Arms is situated in a beautiful location, take a seat outside and enjoy the tranquil view of the Trent and Mersey Canal, popular with boaters and walkers. We’re …

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12.3 km

Shropshire Union Canal

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

3.50 km

1.74 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

7.26 km

3.50 km

2.30 km

1.01 km

390 m

244 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

20°C

14°C

17 %

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Trent and Mersey Canal – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Sandbach

Sandbach Mill

Trent and Mersey Canal

Canal Locks

Trent and Mersey Canal

The Broughton Arms

Shropshire Union Canal

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