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Chester Cathedral – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Farndon

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales

Chester Cathedral – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Farndon

Moderate

57

riders

Chester Cathedral – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Farndon

04:14

98.0km

780m

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 17, 2026

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After 18.1 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

453 m

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

Highlight • Cafe

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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2

920 m

Farndon Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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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3

1.84 km

Barnston Memorial Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

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 Lucknow. His memorial consists of an obelisk standing on a plinth, surrounded by four lions. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

Tip by

6.44 km

Aldford Brook

Lake

7.05 km

Common Wood

Forest

6

10.2 km

Saighton Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Some could say it’s only water tower however it looks impressive

Tip by

7

14.9 km

View of the River Dee and Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

View on River Dee, benches from which panorama could be admired

Tip by

8

17.9 km

Chester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chester Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city of Chester. Founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, this incredible structure was subsequently rebuilt around 1250 and took 275 years to transform the building into the stunning Gothic-style building we see today.



Chester Cathedral has the most complete complex of monastic buildings in the country, including a Georgian square and series of streets, the remains of Roman barracks on Dean's Field and the largest open green spaces within the walls, popular with both locals and locals are visitors alike.

Chester Cathedral is a fully functioning church with over 20 regular services per week, ensuring the cathedral is a vibrant hub for the Chester community.

There's something going on every day at Chester Cathedral. Whether you're visiting the latest exhibition, taking the Cathedral at Height tour or touring the gardens, there's truly something for every member of the family at Chester Cathedral. (Source:chester.com/listing/chester-cathedral/)

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30.0 km

Brad Brook

Lake

37.5 km

Nant Wood

Forest

11

81.1 km

Edgar's Field Park

Highlight • Natural

Home to a goddess

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12

81.2 km

Old Dee Bridge Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, England is the oldest bridge in the city. It crosses the River Dee and carries the road leading to Handbridge from the end of Lower Bridge Street and the Bridgegate. A bridge on this site was first built in Roman times, and the current bridge is largely the result of a major reconstruction in 1387. It is listed on the National Heritage List for England as a Category I listed building, and is a scheduled monument. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Dee_Bridge)

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98.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.0 km

25.4 km

5.06 km

1.17 km

514 m

Surfaces

93.7 km

3.46 km

787 m

118 m

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