Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Upton-by-Chester
Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Upton-by-Chester
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Chester Zoo Nature Reserve – Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane loop from Upton-by-Chester
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3.87km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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433 m
Bridle Path Through Chester Zoo
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
1.38 km
Chester Zoo Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
"This area was formerly used for agriculture, but over the past two years we have been carefully restoring it to allow nature to move in and thrive. It now comprises wildflower meadows, ponds, beetle banks, log piles, trees and a reedbed, with a hide for viewing the wildlife" - Sarah Bird, Chester Zoo Biodiversity Office
chesterzoo.org/news/celebrating-chester-zoos-nature-reserve-expansion
Tip by
2.02 km
Canal Path Gravel Section
Highlight (Segment) • River
2.48 km
Pretty Bridge, Caughall Lane
Highlight • River
Tip by
2.50 km
Waymarker along the Shropshire Union Canal
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
3.87 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.36 km
1.11 km
1.08 km
174 m
119 m
Surfaces
2.56 km
1.21 km
< 100 m
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Saturday 4 July
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16°C
30 %
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