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New Castle County

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

4.6

(4564)

12,189

riders

Ashland Covered Bridge – Ashland Nature Center loop from Wilmington

02:28

54.3km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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After 30.4 km for 213 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.62 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

9.97 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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3

15.5 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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4

15.7 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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5

21.9 km

Auburn Valley State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn, Delaware, is home to the historic Marshall Mansion and the Auburn Heights Preserve, where visitors can tour the grand estate. The Marshall Steam Museum is another highlight, featuring interactive exhibits and educational programs that delve into the history of steam technology and transportation. The park also has scenic walking trails are perfect for hiking and biking, providing beautiful views and opportunities for bird watching. You can also hike from the park up to Marshall Bridge Preserve, which features hiking trails in the neighboring state of Pennsylvania!

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6

25.8 km

Chandler Mill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge isn't open for cars which makes this one of the lowest stress ways into Kennett Square.

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7

30.5 km

Herb Pennock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Water in season, porta-potties.

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8

32.8 km

Creek Road To Kennett Square

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a super low stress two lane road that sees light traffic, very Scenic.

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B

54.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

14.7 km

6.18 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

2.91 km

388 m

238 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Friday 10 July

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