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Cheshire West and Chester
City Of Chester

Bridge Over the River Dee – Chester Racecourse loop from Chester Castle

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North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
City Of Chester

Bridge Over the River Dee – Chester Racecourse loop from Chester Castle

Easy

10

hikers

Bridge Over the River Dee – Chester Racecourse loop from Chester Castle

01:40

6.44km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.75 km

Dee Railway Bridge

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steps both sides and a step ramp.the old rail bridge collapsed in the 1800s replaced by the current 2 one now not used.

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2

2.89 km

Bridge Over the River Dee

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The first version by Robert Stephenson collapsed in 1847 - one of Britain's first rail disasters. This one replaced it in 1870: wrought-iron lattice girders on chunky brick arches.

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3

2.95 km

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

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Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. The racecourse has consistently been awarded the Gold Standard Award by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) …

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4

3.22 km

Chester Racecourse

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Smooth tarmac track around the racecourse. Beautiful surface with good views over the course to Chester.

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6.44 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

553 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.26 km

1.07 km

335 m

214 m

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Wednesday 28 October

16°C

8°C

63 %

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