Chester Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Chester Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

Moderate

5.0

(1)

177

runners

Chester Castle – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

00:49

7.90km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.15 km

Towpath Under the City Walls

Highlight • Bridge

A bit narrow but a great traffic free route into and out of town

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2.44 km

Morgan's Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

open all year

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3.68 km

Bridge Over the River Dee

Highlight • River

The first version by Robert Stephenson collapsed in 1847 - one of Britain's first rail disasters. This one replaced it in 1870: wrought-iron lattice girders on chunky brick arches.

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3.74 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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4.69 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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5.13 km

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, England is the oldest bridge in the city. It crosses the River Dee and carries the road leading to Handbridge from the end …

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