Lea-By-Backford is a civil parish situated in Cheshire West and Chester, England, defined by its agricultural landscape and rural character. The area's flat terrain and proximity to the Shropshire Union Canal provide a setting suitable for various outdoor pursuits. Outdoor enthusiasts can engage in several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more within this tranquil environment.
Lea-By-Backford offers 2 routes for outdoor activities, primarily utilizing its quiet country roads and the nearby…
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427
hikers
8.39km
02:07
20m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.04km
01:03
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.14km
01:33
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10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.72km
01:27
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10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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110
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42.3km
02:27
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.1km
00:58
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.7km
03:18
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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51
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.9km
01:07
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.26km
00:32
10m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.9km
01:26
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42
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40.4km
01:35
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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78.9km
03:22
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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34
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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48.6km
02:32
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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68.5km
03:40
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48.6km
02:48
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.9km
02:44
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33.7km
01:56
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.5km
01:52
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.1km
02:44
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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34.5km
01:46
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lea-By-Backford offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area's rural landscape and proximity to the Shropshire Union Canal provide suitable routes for exploration.
Yes, hiking routes are available in Lea-By-Backford, utilizing the quiet country roads and canal towpaths. Specific options can be found in the Hiking around Lea-By-Backford guide. For less strenuous options, explore Easy hikes around Lea-By-Backford.
Lea-By-Backford features routes suitable for Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can explore the agricultural landscape and canal paths. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Lea-By-Backford and Cycling around Lea-By-Backford provide detailed options.
Yes, Lea-By-Backford offers trails for jogging and running. These routes typically follow rural roads and the Shropshire Union Canal towpath, providing a flat and scenic environment. Information on specific routes is available in the Running Trails around Lea-By-Backford guide.
The primary natural features of Lea-By-Backford include its agricultural landscape with open fields and the Shropshire Union Canal. The canal borders the area to the north, offering level paths and opportunities to observe waterside nature.
Lea-By-Backford has attracted more than 46,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, based on nearly 2,000 ratings.
The flat terrain and canal towpaths in Lea-By-Backford make it suitable for easy and family-friendly outdoor activities. The Easy hikes around Lea-By-Backford guide provides specific options for less challenging excursions.
Lea-By-Backford has historical roots, with mentions in the Domesday Book. St Oswald's Church, dating back to at least 1291, is a notable historical structure in the area.
Information on mountain biking trails in Lea-By-Backford can be found in the MTB Trails around Lea-By-Backford guide. The area also offers options for Gravel biking around Lea-By-Backford.
The Lea-By-Backford Parish Council can be contacted by phone at 07977119432. Additional information about the parish is available on their official website.
The official website for Lea-By-Backford Parish is leabybackford.org.uk. This site provides local information and community details.

