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Cheshire West and Chester
Great Boughton

Shropshire Union Canal Path – The Shady Resthouse loop from Littleton

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Great Boughton

Shropshire Union Canal Path – The Shady Resthouse loop from Littleton

Hard

11

hikers

Shropshire Union Canal Path – The Shady Resthouse loop from Littleton

07:04

28.0km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.7 km for 105 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.48 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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2

13.6 km

The Shady Inn

Highlight • Pub

Only open at weekends - but the perfect spot for a sunny afternoon!

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3

13.7 km

The Shady Oak Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely spot on the canal for a bite to eat or a beer.

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4

13.8 km

The Shady Resthouse

Highlight • Restaurant

5

26.1 km

Ring of Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

excellent pub

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6

26.2 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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B

28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

8.11 km

3.98 km

2.76 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

7.08 km

6.00 km

1.65 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 39.0 km/h

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