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Burton Marsh Boardwalk – Chester Cathedral loop from RSPB Burton Mere

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United Kingdom

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Ellesmere Port

Burton Marsh Boardwalk – Chester Cathedral loop from RSPB Burton Mere

Moderate

4.5

(50)

312

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Burton Marsh Boardwalk – Chester Cathedral loop from RSPB Burton Mere

02:35

44.4km

120m

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: August 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.9 km for 50 m

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Bus stop

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2.75 km

Burton Marsh Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic 7.5km return bike ride along the Cheshire side of the Dee Estuary. It follows the National Cycle Network route number 568, running from Hawarden Bridge near …

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17.2 km

Welcome to Wales Stone – Sustrans Cycle Route

Highlight • Monument

Lots of flat accessible cycleways on and around this area

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18.8 km

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Network mostly share the same route across Denbighshire and Conwy, linking the major north Wales resorts of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno …

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19.8 km

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

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Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. The racecourse has consistently been awarded the Gold Standard Award by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) …

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20.8 km

Chester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk round the city walls is a worthwhile experience, giving not only good views of the centre of town, but also a number of other sights including the river, the castle and the racecourse

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21.9 km

Chester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chester Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city of Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, this incredible structure was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took …

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29.3 km

View of the River Dee from Saltney Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

very long, very straight & very flat

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35.2 km

River Dee Riverside Trail

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Traffic-free stretch of riverside path between Hawarden Bridge and Chester. Link with Chester Greenway for the full River Dee Round.

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44.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

4.12 km

1.98 km

792 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

644 m

587 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 2 September

22°C

16°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 6, 2025,Wales Coast Path, Burton Marshes & Chester Millennium Greenway

At long last, this route from Chester using the Welsh Coast Path outbound (taking a detour to Burton Marshes & Net's Café) and returning to Chester via the Chester Millennium Greenway (part of NCN route 5) has been on my to do list for ages. You'd never guess that I like Bridges & the ornate NCN route markers. Quite a …

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Burton Marsh Boardwalk – Chester Cathedral loop from RSPB Burton Mere

Burton Marsh Boardwalk

Welcome to Wales Stone – Sustrans Cycle Route

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Chester Castle

Chester Cathedral

View of the River Dee from Saltney Footbridge

River Dee Riverside Trail

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