Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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3.04 km

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

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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21.6 km

Peckforton Cobbles

Peaceful cobbled stretch through woodland between Higher Burwardsley and Peckforton. Slippery after rain, especially when leaves are on the ground.

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25.5 km

Beeston Castle

Beeston Castle is a magnificent 11th-century former stronghold that once belonged to Henry III. Built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, the castle was partly destroyed under Cromwell in …

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44.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

12.4 km

756 m

672 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

16.4 km

216 m

Elevation

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Sunday 19 October

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70 %

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Beeston Castle loop from Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Towpath

Peckforton Cobbles

Beeston Castle

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