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Beeston Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Burland, Long Lane / Wrexham Road

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Beeston Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Burland, Long Lane / Wrexham Road

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Beeston Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Burland, Long Lane / Wrexham Road

03:44

65.2km

220m

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: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Beeston Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beeston Castle is a magnificent 11th-century former stronghold that once belonged to Henry III. Built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, the castle was partly destroyed under Cromwell in …

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26.1 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path

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The Shropshire Union Canal winds into Chester from the south and is a wonderful place to walk. In summer, wildflowers, birds and wildlife thrive along the waterside and colourful canal …

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26.2 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mixed surface canal path from Christleton into Chester. Take care at the bridges which can be narrow with raised bricks on the surface and conceal access points.

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31.4 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 …

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31.8 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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32.7 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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33.8 km

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Network mostly share the same route across Denbighshire and Conwy, linking the major north Wales resorts of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno …

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34.4 km

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Highlight • Structure

lovely canal ride right through the ce tre of chester.various gravel and tarmac

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65.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

13.7 km

5.36 km

450 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.3 km

1.57 km

1.10 km

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

21°C

13°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Beeston Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Burland, Long Lane / Wrexham Road

Beeston Castle

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Chester Castle

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

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