.org .org y cyclecit r .cheste w ww For more information and to download all the family cycle routes, why not visit our website: our visit not why routes, cycle family the all download to and information more For . y cyclewa off-road of stretches A Quiet Route – This is a route with long long with route a is This – Route Quiet ing: ing: d Gra Route through greater use of bicycles. of use greater through improvement of health and the urban environment environment urban the and health of improvement dock near Saltney Ferry Bridge. Bridge. Ferry Saltney near dock , we hope to contribute toward the toward contribute to hope we , y wa this In wildlife to spot, and passing the Airbus wing loading loading wing Airbus the passing and spot, to wildlife along the banks of the tidal River Dee with plenty of of plenty with Dee River tidal the of banks the along public transport. transport. public The return route to Chester is an exhilarating ride ride exhilarating an is Chester to route return The nations and to integrate cycling with walking and and walking with cycling integrate to and nations to bring cycling up to the levels seen in many European European many in seen levels the to up cycling bring to you pass the distinctive blue bridge at Queensferry. at bridge blue distinctive the pass you The Campaign supports moves locally and nationally nationally and locally moves supports Campaign The area before reaching the River Dee at Hawarden Bridge, Bridge, Hawarden at Dee River the reaching before area facilities. facilities. and an attractively landscaped picnic picnic landscaped attractively an and Chester residents to make increased use of cycling of use increased make to residents Chester animal sculptures created out of trees, of out created sculptures animal e support and encourage encourage and support e W . y cit friendly cycle and traffic free paths, this route passes passes route this paths, free traffic Chester Cycling Campaign is campaigning for a safe safe a for campaigning is Campaign Cycling Chester s longest longest s ’ r Cheste of one of use Making Campaign The River Dee Round Dee River The About the Chester Cycling Chester the About About the Route the About CHESTER Join the Chester Cycling CYCLING CAMPAIGN Campaign Today Family Cycle Route No. 4 If you would like to see a more cycle friendly city please The River Dee Round join us – the more people we can show that support us, the stronger voice we have for pressing for improvements. The Chester Cycling Campaign meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in the Old Custom House Inn, Watergate Street, Chester. Newcomers will be given a warm welcome. For more information visit www.chestercyclecity.org Thank you to our sponsors We would like to say a big thank you to Cheshire West and Chester Council for funding these leaflets. Traffic Suitable for children free route 15 miles long River Dee & (24km) Hawarden Bridge Printed on FSC accredited recycled paper. Route Difficulty: Easy A540 Map Key A548 M56 A548 Local ShopBackford Shotwick A548 A548 A548 Pub Cafe A548 A494 Mollington Moston A548 54 43 A494 A540 Shotton A548 A494 65 Se aland Road Blacon A5480 3 Aston 2 A5268 Sealand Road A5480 A550 1 87 Chester B5129 76 A5268 River Dee B5125 A483 A550 A5104 A5104 1 Begin the ride at the Canal Basin on the 5 Just before Hawarden railway bridge, go down the ramp to the A550 St a r t Shropshire Union Canal near Telford’s Warehouse. Dee river. (Do not cross the river). Turn left and follow the cycle H e re There is parking on side streets nearby or in path along the River Dee. There is a cafe in Shatton near the High Telford’s car park for customers. Level station for refreshments and there is a pub at Garden City. 2 Follow the canal towpath north out of the city. Shortly you will 6 Pass under the busy A494 road. The cyclepath follows the river pass under Cheyney Road, and pass the University of Chester. towards Chester. (Ferry Hotel serves Tea & Cake). Look out the the Airbus wing loading dock. 3 Before crossing the aqueduct over the Deva Link Road, go up the ramp to cyclepath (marked NCN Route 5). Turn left. As you 7 As you approach the city, you will see the footbridge over the follow Route 5 towards Hawarden Bridge you will pass Blacon river to Saltney. Here there is a route to Blacon via Higher Ferry Cemetery on your right. Look out for carved animal past the old Farm, and a public telephone. Blacon station site. 4 Halfway to Deeside you will see an access point to the road to 8 After another 2 kms, the cycle path enters The Cop park. Cross the village of Saughall, where there is pub, should you need Sealand Road into Southview Rd, up the slope. Go through the refreshments, and also a small supermarket. white gate to the main canal. Follow the towpath along the canal to the canal basin and your starting point. Useful Tip: In addition to the above map, you may also want to use an Ordnance Survey Map 117 and a Chester street map.