Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

Easy

hikers

Old Dee Bridge Weir – Chester Castle loop from Chester

01:06

4.22km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 1.78 km for 9 m

After 3.28 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 km

Edgar's Field Park

Highlight • Natural

Home to a goddess

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1.70 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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1.78 km

Bridgegate Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

open all year

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2.16 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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3.11 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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3.17 km

Bridge Over the River Dee

Highlight • River

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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