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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Afon Clywedog – Farndon Bridge loop from Threapwood

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Afon Clywedog – Farndon Bridge loop from Threapwood

Easy

11

riders

Afon Clywedog – Farndon Bridge loop from Threapwood

01:44

29.7km

150m

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.3 km

Afon Clywedog

Highlight • River

Pretty stretch of the Afon Clywedog, meandering through lush countryside shortly before its confluence with the Dee. The lanes here can be hard work to ride, especially after wet weather.

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2

18.1 km

Holt Castle and River Dee Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be muddy!

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3

18.2 km

Maggie's Cafe

Highlight • Other

4

18.2 km

Bistro (Formerly Cleopatra's) – Popular Cyclists' Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very popular café serving drinks, snacks and light meals including pizza.
Cycle friendly and often buzzing with cyclists.
Open Mon to Thurs 9:30 - 17:00.
Fri and Sat 9:30 - 18:00
Sun 9:30 - 16:00

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5

18.5 km

St. Peter's Church, Waverton

Highlight • Other

6

18.7 km

Farndon Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Single carriage way level traffic signal controlled red sandstone bridge. Situated on the Welsh-English border is a Grade 1 listed structure dating from the 14th century.

Urban hills either side of the flood plain with cafe stops.

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7

18.9 km

View of the Stone Bridge on the River Bank

Highlight • River

8

19.1 km

The Raven Pub

Highlight • Other

B

29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

1.97 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

5°C

27 %

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