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Cheshire West and Chester

Christleton

Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Guilden Sutton

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Christleton

Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Guilden Sutton

Moderate

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Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Guilden Sutton

01:57

32.4km

180m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.0 km for 192 m

After 26.0 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.2 km

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

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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19.3 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

19.3 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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22.8 km

Sandy Lane Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Seasonal boat crossing of the River Dee, takes bikes, small cash charge.

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26.0 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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26.3 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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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

12.4 km

2.90 km

1.58 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

7.83 km

1.60 km

113 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Chester Cathedral – Eastgate Clock loop from Guilden Sutton

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Rowton Bridge

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Sandy Lane Ferry

Chester Cathedral

Eastgate Clock

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