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Chester Castle – Watergate loop from Saltney

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Chester Castle – Watergate loop from Saltney

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(7)

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Chester Castle – Watergate loop from Saltney

02:39

10.4km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

View of the River Dee and Saltney Heritage Statues

Highlight • Monument

3.78 km

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Highlight • Cycleway

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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4.79 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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5.19 km

Chester Racecourse – Britain's Oldest Racecourse

Highlight • Historical Site

Chester Racecourse - the oldest still in operation in the world

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5.52 km

Watergate

Highlight • Historical Site

Route out of Chester through City Walls next to the Racecourse.

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9.68 km

The view from the bridge gives a great perspective of the 'canalisation' of the River Dee - a straight 5 mile section of the river. In the distance you can just make out the Queensferry and Flintshire Bridges.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

1.35 km

1.18 km

270 m

114 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

683 m

503 m

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

7°C

59 %

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Chester Castle – Watergate loop from Saltney

View of the River Dee and Saltney Heritage Statues

Bridge Over the River Dee

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Chester Castle

Chester Racecourse – Britain's Oldest Racecourse

Watergate

Saltney Ferry Footbridge

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