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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Beeston Castle – Harthill Climb loop from Malpas

Road cycling routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Beeston Castle – Harthill Climb loop from Malpas

Moderate

5.0

(1)

17

riders

Beeston Castle – Harthill Climb loop from Malpas

01:32

33.6km

310m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.15 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

161 m

St Oswald's Church, Malpas

Highlight • Religious Site

An ancient church built over 1,000 years ago, St Oswald is a focal point of Malpas. Standing on the highest point of the town, it's a prominent feature on the …

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2

6.20 km

View of Wales from Maiden Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great walk up onto the sandstone ridge.

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3

15.4 km

Beeston Castle Café

Highlight • Cafe

Hot and cold food, drinks, cakes and snacks in beautiful surroundings

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4

15.5 km

Beeston Castle Gates

Highlight • Castle

Beeston Castle is well worth a visit...the climb up the hill is rewarded with great views over the Cheshire Plain

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5

16.3 km

Beeston Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beeston Castle is a magnificent 11th-century former stronghold that once belonged to Henry III. Built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, the castle was partly destroyed under Cromwell in …

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6

16.7 km

View of Beeston Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

17.9 km

View of Peckforton Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road surface with a good view of Peckforton Castle looming above you as zoom past.

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8

24.0 km

Harthill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A double up climb into Harthill!

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B

33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

968 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

3.71 km

169 m

< 100 m

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