Burton Marsh Boardwalk – River Dee Riverside Trail loop from Upton

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Burton Marsh Boardwalk – River Dee Riverside Trail loop from Upton

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Burton Marsh Boardwalk – River Dee Riverside Trail loop from Upton

03:39

62.6km

290m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.5 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

The Boat House

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"An Inn called the "Beer House" was shown here on a map of 1686, though its origin was probably much earlier. At times it was also known as the Ferry …

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13.3 km

View of the Dee Estuary from Parkgate

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Nicholls is a great place for an ice cream 🍦

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19.3 km

Nets Café

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Nets Cafe, which is a well-known cyclist cafe and is very reasonably priced. There’s loads of outside seating, so you don’t have to worry about locking your bikes up.
It …

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21.1 km

Burton Marsh Boardwalk

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This is a fantastic 7.5km return bike ride along the Cheshire side of the Dee Estuary. It follows the National Cycle Network route number 568, running from Hawarden Bridge near …

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27.0 km

River Dee Riverside Trail

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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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30.1 km

View Towards North Wales

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If on a road bike this is a relaxed one

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36.2 km

Poweylane Plantations

Forest

42.5 km

Scotchman's Lane

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Be aware of farm traffic!

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52.1 km

"Thornton Hough can comfortably be described as the quintessential British village, featuring charming cottages, a country pub and even the village green on which sports teams and families play throughout the year."

visitwirral.com/explore/towns-and-villages/thornton-hough

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