Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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45.2 km

Nant Wood Path

Track through a wooded area that starts/ends in Ffrith. Steep in parts and can be muddy so you need appropriate tyres. Best on a gravel bike or MTB. The segment on Strava is ‘nant wood climb’.

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50.2 km

Stone Bridge and Weir at Alun River

If you are not going into the cafe, then this a good place to sit. Roads a bit close and noisy, but down by the water there is a lot …

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67.2 km

View of the River Dee from Saltney Footbridge

very long, very straight & very flat

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74.0 km

River Dee Riverside Path

Nice on a sunny day. Good path and not many other users. Can be a bit windy as the path is exposed and raised above the river.

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74.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.1 km

15.2 km

3.40 km

3.00 km

932 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

31.5 km

1.21 km

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 8 October

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Flint & Caergwrle loop from Shotton

Nant Wood Path

Stone Bridge and Weir at Alun River

View of the River Dee from Saltney Footbridge

River Dee Riverside Path

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