Eastgate Clock – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Eastgate Clock – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

Moderate

4.6

(5)

hikers

Eastgate Clock – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

02:30

9.60km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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125 m

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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530 m

Chester Roman Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time (for free!) at Chester's beautifully laid-out Roman Gardens, which lie between the old city walls and the River Dee.

None of the fragments of Roman history …

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933 m

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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1.08 km

Bridgegate Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

open all year

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1.46 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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2.12 km

The Dingle

Forest

8.67 km

Queens Park Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

You may well need to dismount if busy, but a good way of getting across the River Dee in Chester whilst avoiding the worst of the traffic and providing a more scenic route.

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