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Ashland Covered Bridge – Ashland Nature Center loop from Wilmington

Road cycling routes

New Castle County

Ashland Covered Bridge – Ashland Nature Center loop from Wilmington

Moderate

3.4

(8)

93

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Ashland Covered Bridge – Ashland Nature Center loop from Wilmington

01:59

43.4km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 42.5 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.10 km

Statue of a Soldier at Rockford Park

Highlight • Monument

Lots of parking, restrooms and a good connector for the northern Delaware greenway and the Brandywine watershed.

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2

15.3 km

Ashland Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built around 1860, this covered bridge crosses Red Clay Creek. It's one of only three surviving covered bridges in Delaware. The lattice truss inside is based on a design by architect Ithiel Town.

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3

15.4 km

Ashland Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop and eat; water and the best restrooms in the valley.

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4

28.3 km

Lower Brandywine Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

Tuesdays at 545 pm (1745) a fast ride through the valley assembles. Drop ride.

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5

42.5 km

Wilmington Riverfront

Highlight • River

Founded by Swedes at the beginning of the 17th century. Twin town with Fulda, among others. A stop and a stroll is recommended, especially for the art museum. The promenade along the shore is very nice
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington_(Delaware)

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B

43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

11.4 km

1.39 km

306 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

1.02 km

466 m

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