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Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Aqueduct loop from Chirk

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Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Aqueduct loop from Chirk

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Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Aqueduct loop from Chirk

02:37

39.3km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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524 m

Chirk Castle Gates

Highlight • Monument

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …

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1.43 km

Chirk Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

very easy and quick walk over a stunning structure

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4.50 km

The Last Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cracking place for a meal very friendly and great food worth a stop.

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19.0 km

View of the Valley Below Mynydd y Bryn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views back down the valley to the west with Mynydd y Bryn at 334m to the southwest and the Cynllaith valley to the west. Once you climb a bit …

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26.6 km

Mule Café Racer

Highlight • Cycleway

Mule is a bike shop and cafe in Ostwestry. As well as good coffee and food, they run group rides and other events too. Well worth checking out.

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37.8 km

Wales Border Sign

Highlight • Structure

While the sign is partially hidden, there’s no mistaking where we’re heading

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38.4 km

The White Horse

Highlight • Pub

39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

883 m

523 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

3.21 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

10°C

42 %

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Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Aqueduct loop from Chirk

Chirk Castle Gates

Chirk Aqueduct

The Last Inn

View of the Valley Below Mynydd y Bryn

Mule Café Racer

Wales Border Sign

The White Horse

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