Chester Greenway – Burton Marshes Boardwalk loop from Upton

Chester Greenway – Burton Marshes Boardwalk loop from Upton

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Chester Greenway – Burton Marshes Boardwalk loop from Upton

03:38

86.5km

480m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.17 km

Rest Hill Road Climb

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Rest Hill Road Climb is a punchy little climb and is part of the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool bike ride.
If you're doing the 100km, you will reach this about 86-87km, so save …

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15.0 km

National Cycle Network Route 56: Thornton

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This route is on the National Cycle Network. Route 56 is open and signed from Chester to Wallasey and via the Mersey ferry to Liverpool where you can connect with …

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20.5 km

Ness Wood

Forest

24.2 km

Nets Café

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Nets Cafe, which is a well-known cyclist cafe and is very reasonably priced. There’s loads of outside seating, so you don’t have to worry about locking your bikes up.
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25.7 km

Bath Wood

Forest

25.8 km

View of Dee Estuary Marshes

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When there are sheep on the marshes, the path can be very messy.

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45.3 km

Really good east/west route across north of Chester. Like any urban area, it tends to get busy with walkers/joggers and dog walkers at weekends, but weekdays are a lot less busy. Very good surface,with plenty of on/off access points throughout.

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56.5 km

Dragon Bridge

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Cool iron bridge on the Chester Millennium Greenway and the best way to get over the A494 dual carrageway.

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63.1 km

Burton Marshes Boardwalk

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This is a great experience. A giant 'board walk' that can be used by walkers & cyclists which allows you to over the Dee Marshes, opposite the RSBP Bird Sanctuary …

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76.7 km

The Maize at Brimstage Farm

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Brimstage Hall & Courtyard is part of the Leverhulme Estate and is home to numerous boutique shops, along with a restaurant and coffee shop. Come and see this historic building, …

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86.5 km

End point

Train Station

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