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View Towards Runcorn – Daresbury Tower loop from Preston Brook

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View Towards Runcorn – Daresbury Tower loop from Preston Brook

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View Towards Runcorn – Daresbury Tower loop from Preston Brook

02:15

8.67km

60m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1,000 m

Bridgewater Canal Fork at Preston Brook

Highlight • River

Bridgewater Canal fork leading to Preston Brook Marina, a peaceful Cheshire marina with secure moorings, modern facilities, and beautiful views on the Bridgewater Canal.

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1.05 km

Bridgewater Canal Runcorn Branch Junction

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This spot marks where the Bridgewater Canal branches off into the Runcorn Branch, leading directly into Runcorn.

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2.45 km

Bridgewater Canal Path Near Water Tower

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4.13 km

Daresbury Tower and Laboratory has pushed the boundaries of modern science. Over 60 years on, it is internationally recognised for world-leading scientific excellence in a diverse variety of fields ranging from nuclear physics to supercomputing.

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4.41 km

Keckwick Hill Quarry

Highlight • Historical Site

An old limestone quarry carved into the hillside. You can see the chisel marks from where it was originally hand carved.

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4.46 km

Daresbury Firs Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

701 m

686 m

151 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

1.25 km

832 m

686 m

491 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

62 %

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View Towards Runcorn – Daresbury Tower loop from Preston Brook

Bridgewater Canal Fork at Preston Brook

Bridgewater Canal Runcorn Branch Junction