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Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

00:51

13.9km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 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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1.50 km

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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1.84 km

River Dee Promenade, Chester

Highlight • Trail

The River Dee flows 68 miles (110 km) through beautiful areas of Wales and the UK, travelling from Snowdonia to the Wirral Peninsula. Its name comes from the Brythonic word …

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6.65 km

Rowton Bridge

Highlight • Structure

6.74 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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6.88 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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12.6 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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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

3.23 km

882 m

706 m

189 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.20 km

991 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 18 June

23°C

16°C

57 %

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Old Dee Bridge Weir – Shropshire Union Canal Path loop from Chester

Chester Castle

Old Dee Bridge Weir

River Dee Promenade, Chester

Rowton Bridge

Shropshire Union Canal Path

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

View of the River Dee and Old Dee Bridge

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