Whitchurch to Chester
Description
This route starts by the railway station in Whitchurch and follows
National Cycle Route 45
through Shropshire and into Cheshire. You will first head north east towards
Wrenbury
where you cross the
Llangollen Branch
of the
Shropshire Union Canal
. The route then continues east towards the lovely
Cholmondeley Castle
which is well worth a visit and an ideal place to stop for refreshments. From there the ride continues on road to Bickerton and Peckforton where you will pass
Beeston Castle
,
Bickerton Hill
and
Peckforton Castle and Peckforton Hills
.
Whitchurch to Chester Ordnance Survey Map
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Whitchurch to Chester Aerial Photo View Map
   
Distance
36 miles (58 km)
Difficulty
***
Joining Routes
Llangollen Canal
,
Shropshire Union Canal
,
Wrenbury
,
Cholmondeley
,
Chester Millennium Greenway
Memory Map Route
Whitchurch to Chester.mmo
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GPX File
Whitchurch to Chester.gpx
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Elevation
Route Photos
Whitchurch
Shropshire Union Canal at Wrenbury
Cholmondeley Gardens
Cholmondeley Castle
Larkton Hall
Beeston Castle
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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