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Cheshire West and Chester

Moston

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

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Moston

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

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

01:38

6.37km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.93 km

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

a place to spot the Kingfisher flying through the Viaduct

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3.04 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Highlight • Monument

3.23 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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3.97 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • River

Good tow path ... gravel and tarmac suitable for either road bike or gravel bike. Quiet in early morning gets busier with dog walkers and runners later. trees and bushes …

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4.38 km

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

6.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

1.44 km

1.34 km

450 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

2.61 km

809 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

55 %

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

Aldford Iron Bridge Viaduct

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

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