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New Castle County

Ashland Nature Center – Ashland Covered Bridge loop from Wilmington

Road cycling routes

New Castle County

Ashland Nature Center – Ashland Covered Bridge loop from Wilmington

Moderate

2.5

(2)

47

riders

Ashland Nature Center – Ashland Covered Bridge loop from Wilmington

02:27

51.5km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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After 27.5 km for 213 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.62 km

Statue of a Soldier at Rockford Park

Highlight • Monument

Lots of parking, restrooms and a good connector for the northern Delaware greenway and the Brandywine watershed.

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2

10.2 km

Winterthur Gardens

Highlight • Structure

A marvelous garden with gigantic trees. Discover the surprising history of this museum and its collection.

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3

16.5 km

Ashland Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop and eat; water and the best restrooms in the valley.

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4

16.6 km

Ashland Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built around 1860, this covered bridge crosses Red Clay Creek. It's one of only three surviving covered bridges in Delaware. The lattice truss inside is based on a design by architect Ithiel Town.

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5

19.7 km

Auburn Valley State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn, Delaware, is home to the historic Marshall Mansion and the Auburn Heights Preserve, where visitors can tour the grand estate. The Marshall Steam Museum …

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6

23.6 km

Chandler Mill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge isn't open for cars which makes this one of the lowest stress ways into Kennett Square.

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7

27.6 km

Herb Pennock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Water in season, porta-potties.

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8

42.7 km

Lower Brandywine Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

Tuesdays at 545 pm (1745) a fast ride through the valley assembles. Drop ride.

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B

51.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

16.6 km

12.7 km

1.50 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

14.4 km

313 m

238 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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