Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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139 m in total

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Start point

Train Station

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32.6 km

Bwlch Penbarras Climb from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

A vicious climb from Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd which rises at 12% for 2km. Permanent climbing - and one bite will be sure to take any energy out of the legs.

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The Shelf Climb (100 Greatest Cycling Climbs #86)

A great climb from the B5429 above Ruthin onto the southern end of the Clwydian Range of hills. It tops out at about 340m above sea level just east of …

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76.4 km

Old Dee Bridge

Roman era bridge and the oldest in Chester. It can be busy with walkers on the weekends so take it easy when crossing. The surface on either side of the bridge is cobbled, but perfectly ridable on a road bike.

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78.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

12.4 km

10.1 km

1.45 km

436 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.4 km

20.7 km

659 m

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Sunday 19 October

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Chester to Bwlch Penbarras loop – Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Bwlch Penbarras Climb from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

The Shelf Climb (100 Greatest Cycling Climbs #86)

Old Dee Bridge

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