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Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Upton-by-Chester

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Upton-By-Chester

Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Upton-by-Chester

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Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Upton-by-Chester

01:01

3.87km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

433 m

Bridle Path Through Chester Zoo

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A short section of bridle way that runs through the middle of Chester Zoo. See if you can catch a glimpse of rhinos, elephants and vultures. Well surfaced but can get muddy in winter.

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1.38 km

Chester Zoo Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Accessible from Flag Lane Bridle Path which runs through the middle of Chester Zoo....

"This area was formerly used for agriculture, but over the past two years we have been …

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3

2.02 km

Canal Path Gravel Section

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4

2.48 km

Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane

Highlight • River

There are many choices to be made here . It's a pleasant spot to drop onto the Shropshire Union Canal Towpath to go to either Chester or Ellesmere Port Basin …

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5

2.50 km

Look for the birds who regularly feed here

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3.87 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.36 km

1.11 km

1.08 km

174 m

119 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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