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West Midlands Region

Chirk Tunnel – Chirk Castle Gates loop from Oswestry

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Chirk Tunnel – Chirk Castle Gates loop from Oswestry

Moderate

90

riders

Chirk Tunnel – Chirk Castle Gates loop from Oswestry

02:05

41.4km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 148 m for 139 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

217 m

Oswestry Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

22.6 km

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog

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The Swan Inn is a traditional, stone-built village pub dating back to the 13th century. Cosy bed and breakfast accommodation and a comfy bar providing pub food and real ales …

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3

28.7 km

Chirk Tunnel

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Interesting to walk through and take a wander on the adjacent aquaduct

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4

29.7 km

Chirk Castle Gates

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The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …

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5

29.9 km

Llwyn-y-Cll Railway Tracks

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6

31.1 km

Wales Border Sign

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While the sign is partially hidden, there’s no mistaking where we’re heading

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7

36.1 km

The Docks Pub, Selattyn

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Fantastic local pub for drinks, food and a warm welcome from Becky and Shaun.

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B

41.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.6 km

408 m

232 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

1.59 km

380 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

35 %

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