Chorlton-By-Backford, a region in Cheshire, England, offers a tranquil rural setting approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Chester. The area is characterized by its open countryside, quiet lanes, and the presence of the Shropshire Union Canal, providing a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. These natural features make Chorlton-By-Backford suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more. The terrain generally consists of gentle inclines and flat sections, ideal for accessible outdoor activities.
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4.7
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Average rating
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People visited

4.8
(4)
165
riders
84.5km
03:32
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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239
riders
65.8km
02:45
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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134
riders
45.2km
01:56
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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99
riders
49.1km
02:06
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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452
hikers
8.73km
02:12
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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hikers
4.19km
01:05
20m
20m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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511
hikers
6.24km
01:35
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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21
hikers
18.2km
04:39
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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120
runners
9.50km
01:00
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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56
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
6.93km
00:43
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
10.1km
01:03
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5.0
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23
riders
48.7km
02:32
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

5.0
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riders
68.5km
03:40
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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48.0km
02:46
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

43.2km
02:38
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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5.0
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22
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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15
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17.1km
00:58
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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12
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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11
riders
26.9km
01:40
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.0
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19
riders
33.7km
01:55
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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14
riders
51.1km
02:43
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
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4
riders
34.6km
01:46
150m
150m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
Chorlton-By-Backford offers various outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region has 3 routes available, which have been explored by more than 44,000 visitors. These routes hold an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars.
Chorlton-By-Backford is located in Cheshire, England, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Chester. It is integrated into the Backford Civil Parish, characterized by tranquil rural landscapes.
The region is well-suited for road cycling, utilizing quiet lanes and established cycle paths. Cyclists can find specific routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Chorlton-By-Backford guide. The 'Backford Beat' is a notable route that explores the countryside north of Chester.
Yes, Chorlton-By-Backford provides opportunities for hiking and walking. The Hiking around Chorlton-By-Backford guide offers various trails. The Shropshire Union Canal towpath also provides a traffic-free option for walks.
The area's accessible paths and natural surroundings are suitable for jogging. The Running Trails around Chorlton-By-Backford guide lists options. Canal towpaths and quiet country lanes provide suitable environments for runs.
Yes, the region supports both mountain biking and gravel biking. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Chorlton-By-Backford guide. For gravel biking, consult the Gravel biking around Chorlton-By-Backford guide.
The terrain in Chorlton-By-Backford generally consists of gentle inclines and flat sections. Routes often utilize quiet country lanes, established cycle paths, and canal towpaths. Surfaces are mostly well-paved, making it suitable for various cycling types.
Key natural features include the Shropshire Union Canal and its towpaths, which offer picturesque routes. The area is characterized by open countryside north of Chester. Stanney Woods Country Park is also incorporated into local cycling routes.
Outdoor activities in Chorlton-By-Backford are popular, with more than 44,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The available routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes, Running Trails, Hiking, Easy hikes, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Gravel biking.
Chorlton-By-Backford is part of the Backford Civil Parish. The Clerk for the Backford Parish Council can be reached at 07977 119432. The Backford Civil Parish Council also maintains an official website.
The 'Backford Beat' is a notable cycling route in the region. It explores the countryside north of Chester, utilizing the Shropshire Union Canal towpath. This route is approximately 17 miles (26 km) long and integrates National Cycle Network Route 56.

