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Capenhurst

Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Capenhurst

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Capenhurst

Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Capenhurst

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Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Capenhurst

02:49

46.4km

240m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.9 km for 231 m

After 34.8 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.30 km

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Highlight • Monument

6.49 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Be aware that parts of this towpath are very narrow with poor riding surface very close to the canal edge. Maintenance of the hedges and vegetation is currently (2018) a …

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7.64 km

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

10.5 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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19.9 km

Chester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chester Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city of Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, this incredible structure was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took …

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31.6 km

View of the River Dee and Old Dee Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

You're afforded great views across the River Dee and toward Old Dee Bridge from this cycle path along the water.

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32.3 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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34.9 km

Eastgate Clock

Highlight • Monument

Eastgate is a permanently open gate through the city walls of Chester on the site of the original entrance to the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix in Chester, Cheshire, England. …

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

11.8 km

7.61 km

4.97 km

2.06 km

382 m

124 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

11.0 km

2.27 km

673 m

230 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

9°C

42 %

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Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Capenhurst

Stone Viaduct Over Canal

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Bridge 131 over the Shropshire Union Canal

Shropshire Union Canal, Chester

Chester Cathedral

View of the River Dee and Old Dee Bridge

Chester Castle

Eastgate Clock

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