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West Midlands Region

Selattyn And Gobowen

Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Tunnel loop from Gobowen

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Selattyn And Gobowen

Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Tunnel loop from Gobowen

Hard

5.0

(1)

24

riders

Chirk Castle Gates – Chirk Tunnel loop from Gobowen

03:41

54.7km

840m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.4 km

Glyn Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

great climb with varied gradient

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2

18.2 km

Pontfadog Station, Glyn Valley Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

3

21.4 km

Sheep Pasture in Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you’re feeling sheepish, avoid this route

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4

25.0 km

Quiet Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Watch out for potholes. Avoid in the dark.

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5

25.4 km

Chirk Castle Gates

Highlight • Monument

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …

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6

26.5 km

The White Horse

Highlight • Pub

7

27.1 km

Wales Border Sign

Highlight • Structure

While the sign is partially hidden, there’s no mistaking where we’re heading

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8

28.1 km

Chirk Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Interesting to walk through and take a wander on the adjacent aquaduct

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B

54.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.3 km

663 m

634 m

130 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

8.49 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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