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Between Bewley's Bridge 144 and Whartons Lock 10 on Shropshire Union Canal, Chester Road and Dutton Hall Bridge 211 on Trent and Mersey Canal and Dutton Large Lock and A56 on Weaver Navigation

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal, Weaver Navigation

From: 18 April 2026, 6am

To: 19 April 2026, 2pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Event

Locations

Closest waterwayWeaver Navigation
Starts atElsan, Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Ends atDutton Large Lock
Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atCulvert, Keckwick Brook
Ends atBridge 211, Dutton Hall Bridge
Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 144, Bewelys
Ends atLock 10, Wharton's Lock

Description

Original 22 January 2026, 3:21pm

We are pleased to welcome a running event organised by GB Ultras Limited from 6am on Saturday 18 April until 2pm on Sunday 19 April.

The run will start and finish in Ellesmere Port Sports Village and use 3 sections of towpaths, which include Shropshire Union Canal, between Bewley's Bridge 144 and Whartons Lock 10, Trent & Mersey Canal, between Chester Road and Dutton Hall Bridge 211 and Weaver Navigation, between Dutton Large Lock and A56.

The towpath will remain open although there may be slight delays due to runners on the towpath. 

Please proceed with care and follow the guidance of the stewards.

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