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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Saighton Water Tower loop from Littleton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Saighton Water Tower loop from Littleton

Moderate

3

hikers

Shropshire Union Canal Path – Saighton Water Tower loop from Littleton

03:39

14.3km

50m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.07 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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2

2.18 km

Ring of Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

excellent pub

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3

2.82 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

4

2.92 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

5.31 km

St Peter’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

For a country graveyards rest on a bench. Good for a quiet place to have a picnic rest.

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6

8.22 km

Saighton War Memorial and Water Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

7

8.43 km

Saighton Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Some could say it’s only water tower however it looks impressive

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B

14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

3.97 km

1.69 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

3.24 km

2.14 km

935 m

140 m

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