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Cheshire West and Chester

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Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

Moderate

3.7

(3)

hikers

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

02:12

8.67km

20m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.71 km

Chemistry Lock

Highlight • River

1.83 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path to Christleton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.42 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The tow path is generally good, best for gravel bikes! There are routes pushing up the tarmac in places and the surface is worn in others.

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4.44 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

4.54 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

The Shropshire Union Canal winds into Chester from the south and is a wonderful place to walk. In summer, wildflowers, birds and wildlife thrive along the waterside and colourful canal …

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5.28 km

Ring of Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

excellent pub

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5.39 km

St. James' Church, Christleton

Highlight • Historical Site

For a bench to rest and picnic. Country graveyards have an atmosphere of their own.

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5.73 km

Christleton Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lovely place for a quick stop...there's always plenty of birdlife on or around the pond. The ducks generally boss the place,so don't mess with them :-)

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8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

2.74 km

802 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

485 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Shropshire Union Canal Path – Christleton Duck Pond loop from Littleton

Chemistry Lock

Shropshire Union Canal Path to Christleton

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Rowton Bridge

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Ring of Bells Pub

St. James' Church, Christleton

Christleton Duck Pond

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