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Sandy Lane Ferry – Chester Castle loop from Buckley

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Sandy Lane Ferry – Chester Castle loop from Buckley

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Sandy Lane Ferry – Chester Castle loop from Buckley

03:06

52.8km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.4 km

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

Highlight • Other

Cracking pub & hotel

Tip by

19.9 km

St. Peter's Church, Waverton

Highlight • Other

20.4 km

View of the Stone Bridge on the River Bank

Highlight • River

25.8 km

Aldford Brook

Lake

26.4 km

Common Wood

Forest

29.7 km

Saighton War Memorial and Water Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

34.7 km

Sandy Lane Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Seasonal boat crossing of the River Dee, takes bikes, small cash charge.

Tip by

37.3 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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38.3 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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39.3 km

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wales Coast Path and National Cycle Network mostly share the same route across Denbighshire and Conwy, linking the major north Wales resorts of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno …

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52.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

8.42 km

5.76 km

1.95 km

315 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

3.89 km

253 m

238 m

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Sandy Lane Ferry – Chester Castle loop from Buckley

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

St. Peter's Church, Waverton

View of the Stone Bridge on the River Bank

Saighton War Memorial and Water Pump

Sandy Lane Ferry

Chester Castle

Chester Racecourse (The Roodee)

Wales Coast Path – Chester Gateway

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