River Dee Riverside Trail – Burton Marshes Boardwalk loop from Connah's Quay

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River Dee Riverside Trail – Burton Marshes Boardwalk loop from Connah's Quay

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River Dee Riverside Trail – Burton Marshes Boardwalk loop from Connah's Quay

02:01

34.6km

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 km

River Dee Riverside Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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3.55 km

John Summers Clock Tower, Shotton Steelworks

Highlight • Monument

"The John Summer Clock Tower building opened in 1907 and was the headquarters of Shotton Steelworks, before closing in 2009 and falling into serious disrepair after being sold by the …

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6.20 km

View Towards North Wales

Highlight • Viewpoint

If on a road bike this is a relaxed one

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15.1 km

Capenhurst Sports Club

Highlight • Rest Area

15.3 km

Capenhurst Pinfold

Highlight • Historical Site

Handy if you spot a stray animal and need to put it somewhere safe

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19.6 km

Badgersrake Covert

Forest

21.3 km

Fiddleston Plantation

Forest

24.6 km

Burton Marshes Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great experience. A giant 'board walk' that can be used by walkers & cyclists which allows you to over the Dee Marshes, opposite the RSBP Bird Sanctuary …

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