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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cheshire West and Chester
Eaton and Eccleston

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from St Mary The Virgin

Moderate

13

runners

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from St Mary The Virgin

01:16

12.2km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.92 km

View of the River Dee and Old Dee Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

You're afforded great views across the River Dee and toward Old Dee Bridge from this cycle path along the water.

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2

5.28 km

Queens Park Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

You may well need to dismount if busy, but a good way of getting across the River Dee in Chester whilst avoiding the worst of the traffic and providing a more scenic route.

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3

5.50 km

River Dee Promenade, Chester

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The River Dee flows 68 miles (110 km) through beautiful areas of Wales and the UK, travelling from Snowdonia to the Wirral Peninsula. Its name comes from the Brythonic word …

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4

5.86 km

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, England is the oldest bridge in the city. It crosses the River Dee and carries the road leading to Handbridge from the end …

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5

6.30 km

Chester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk round the city walls is a worthwhile experience, giving not only good views of the centre of town, but also a number of other sights including the river, the castle and the racecourse

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6

7.25 km

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Highlight • Cycleway

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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7

7.31 km

Bridge Over the River Dee

Highlight • River

8

7.64 km

View of Luxury Houses

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Very nice houses along this segment and overall nice view

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

2.94 km

1.12 km

630 m

264 m

228 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.00 km

2.35 km

565 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

30°C

13°C

19 %

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