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Llangollen Canal – Moreton Corbet Castle loop from Yorton

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Llangollen Canal – Moreton Corbet Castle loop from Yorton

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Llangollen Canal – Moreton Corbet Castle loop from Yorton

04:01

66.3km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.9 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

18.0 km

Whixhall Marina Café and View of Narrowboats

Highlight • Cafe

22.2 km

Dirt Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lower tyre pressures might help if on a road bike on this section

Tip by

24.1 km

Flowing from Llangollen in North Wales to Hurleston in Cheshire, the Llangollen Canal is a beautiful waterway straddling the border between England and Wales. There are many picturesque spots along the canal: traditional narrowboats glide gently across the water as ducks swim by and anglers sit quietly on the banks.

The project of prominent engineers such as Thomas Telford, the canal has carried boats since 1795. Although it is no longer used for industry, many pleasure boats and holidaymakers still enjoy cruising the waters today.

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24.2 km

Tilstock Park Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Llangollen Canal has some gorgeous old lifting bridges which have been in operation for generations. The Tilstock Park Bridge is a great example and must be hand operated by boaters who want to pass. If you're lucky, you might get to see it lifted and a boat pass through; perhaps cross it first though, so you don't have to wait!

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30.8 km

Whitchurch High Street

Highlight • Historical Site

30.8 km

Whitchurch Town Clock

Highlight • Monument

Roman style clock in heart of Whitchurch, makes classic atmosphere…

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31.1 km

St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch

Highlight • Religious Site

St Alkmund’s Church is a captivating Grade I-listed building. Founded in 912 AD, the church was initially built of white stone, which is why the town is called Whitechurch. However, in 1711 the tower collapsed and had to be rebuilt in red sandstone ashlar, which is why the ‘white church’ looks a little redder than you might expect.

Tip by

53.2 km

The Sitch

Forest

59.5 km

Moreton Corbet Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This castle has undergone centuries of building work with the oldest parts dating back to the 12th century. Much of what remains is from the 16th century and it's in extraordinary condition with large sections of wall still standing. It was ruined during the Civil War.

The castle is under the care of English Heritage and is free to enter and walk around.

Tip by

61.3 km

Actonlea Coppice

Forest

66.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.8 km

2.14 km

1.34 km

1.06 km

852 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.4 km

14.7 km

650 m

572 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

30°C

13°C

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Llangollen Canal – Moreton Corbet Castle loop from Yorton

Whixhall Marina Café and View of Narrowboats

Dirt Canal Path