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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

The River Dee Round

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

The River Dee Round

Easy

4.6

(86)

452

riders

The River Dee Round

01:34

26.7km

60m

Cycling

Embark on The River Dee Round, an easy touring bicycle ride spanning 16.6 miles (26.7 km) with a minimal elevation gain of just 193 feet (59 metres), typically completed in about 1 hour and 33 minutes. This largely flat and traffic-free route offers a relaxing experience, perfect for families and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.78 km

Chester Millennium Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic and well maintained cycle path with good signage and a great distance too. Slightly undulating with places to rest and replenish not far from the path.

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2

12.1 km

River Dee Riverside Trail

Highlight • Trail

Traffic-free stretch of riverside path between Hawarden Bridge and Chester. Link with Chester Greenway for the full River Dee Round.

Tip by

3

24.3 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

Tip by

B

26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

1.99 km

1.30 km

1.00 km

261 m

136 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

4.82 km

640 m

193 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

11°C

96 %

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Comments

May 14, 2022,Jaunty bike ride around Chester!

Easy, fun ride on a nice day that made it even better!

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