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City Of Chester

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

Routes

Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

Moderate

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Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

02:44

50.9km

230m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 47.9 km for 142 m

After 49.9 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.6 km

Bistro (Formerly Cleopatra's) – Popular Cyclists' Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very popular café serving drinks, snacks and light meals including pizza.
Cycle friendly and often buzzing with cyclists.
Open Mon to Thurs 9:30 - 17:00.
Fri and Sat 9:30 - 18:00
Sun 9:30 - 16:00

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46.7 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good views across the canal. Plenty people use the pathways on the sides of the canal. Best not to ride fast along this section

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47.4 km

River Dee Floodplain

Highlight • River

47.9 km

Queens Park Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

You may well need to dismount if busy, but a good way of getting across the River Dee in Chester whilst avoiding the worst of the traffic and providing a more scenic route.

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48.2 km

River Dee Promenade, Chester

Highlight • Trail

The River Dee flows 68 miles (110 km) through beautiful areas of Wales and the UK, travelling from Snowdonia to the Wirral Peninsula. Its name comes from the Brythonic word …

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48.5 km

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, England is the oldest bridge in the city. It crosses the River Dee and carries the road leading to Handbridge from the end …

Translated by Google •

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49.0 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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49.9 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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50.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

5.27 km

3.54 km

836 m

817 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

3.50 km

1.05 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

23°C

16°C

26 %

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Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

Bistro (Formerly Cleopatra's) – Popular Cyclists' Café

Shropshire Union Canal

River Dee Floodplain

Queens Park Bridge

River Dee Promenade, Chester

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Chester Castle

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

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