Cycling day trip from Blacon to Ellesmere Port

Ready for a scenic spin from Blacon to Ellesmere Port? This roughly 22 km route takes you north out of the leafy Chester suburb of Blacon, known for its close-knit community and easy access to the Shropshire Union Canal. Most of your journey rolls along smooth surfaced cycleways and quiet roads, so you can relax and enjoy the ride—only a sprinkle of the route has "missing" surface info, but you should mostly have a hassle-free trip.

You’ll skirt the edges of rural Cheshire, taking in fresh air and glimpses of countryside before arriving in Ellesmere Port, famous for its industrial heritage and the fascinating National Waterways Museum, where you can explore the canal history that shaped the whole region. With gentle ups and downs (the route barely climbs 50 meters), it’s perfect for any fitness level, and you’ll hardly ever have to tangle with busy traffic.

Pack a snack, maybe plan a stop by the canal, and enjoy a relaxed pedal between these two character-filled towns!