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Farndon Bridge – Barnston Memorial Obelisk loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

Farndon Bridge – Barnston Memorial Obelisk loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

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Farndon Bridge – Barnston Memorial Obelisk loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

02:09

50.9km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.82 km

River Alyn

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There is a layby, so safe to stop

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13.6 km

Bistro (Formerly Cleopatra's) – Popular Cyclists' Café

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Very popular café serving drinks, snacks and light meals including pizza.
Cycle friendly and often buzzing with cyclists.
Open Mon to Thurs 9:30 - 17:00.
Fri and Sat 9:30 - 18:00
Sun 9:30 - 16:00

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14.1 km

Single carriage way level traffic signal controlled red sandstone bridge. Situated on the Welsh-English border is a Grade 1 listed structure dating from the 14th century.

Urban hills either side of the flood plain with cafe stops.

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15.0 km

Barnston Memorial Obelisk

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The Barnston Memorial is an obelisk in Churton Road, Farndon, Cheshire, England. It commemorates Roger Barnston, a military officer who died in 1857 from wounds sustained at the Siege of …

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24.7 km

Stretton Hall

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How the other half live 😊🤣🙄. It looks fabulous!

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45.2 km

Gresford Flash Boathouse

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The Flash or Gresford Flash is a lake located near Borras and Gresford, in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The Flash is an artificial lake which is commonly used for sailing …

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46.5 km

Clappers Lane Climb to Gresford

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Tarmac is a little bumpy in places. A good climb and you may get the chance for a bit of train spotting

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

823 m

585 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

4.76 km

157 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Farndon Bridge – Barnston Memorial Obelisk loop from Cefn-y-Bedd

River Alyn

Maggie's Cafe

Bistro (Formerly Cleopatra's) – Popular Cyclists' Café

Farndon Bridge

Barnston Memorial Obelisk

Stretton Hall

Gresford Flash Boathouse

Clappers Lane Climb to Gresford

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