Chester Timber-Framed Houses – Eastgate Clock loop from Bache

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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Chester Timber-Framed Houses – Eastgate Clock loop from Bache

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Chester Timber-Framed Houses – Eastgate Clock loop from Bache

03:31

13.7km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.60 km for 115 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.71 km

Watergate

Highlight • Historical Site

Route out of Chester through City Walls next to the Racecourse.

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8.20 km

In every street of the old town you can see many houses with this specific style - what a pleasure to observe each of them, looking similar but so many differences when you pay attention. Some of them are really old…

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8.40 km

View of the Eastgate Clock

Highlight • Monument

8.48 km

Eastgate Clock

Highlight • Monument

Eastgate is a permanently open gate through the city walls of Chester on the site of the original entrance to the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix in Chester, Cheshire, England. It is a prominent landmark of the city of Chester and the Eastgate clock on it is said to be the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastgate,_Chester)

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8.96 km

King Charles Tower (Phoenix Tower)

Highlight • Historical Site

This Grade I listed red sandstone tower probably dates back to the 13th century, although it has been added to and renovated over the years, including in the 17th century when the plaque engraved with a phoenix was added by the Guild of Painters & Stationers, to whom it was then leased.

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9.36 km

Morgan's Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

open all year

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9.46 km

Pemberton's Parlour

Highlight • Monument

open all year

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9.66 km

Chester Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally called the New Tower, the Water Tower stands at the end of a crenellated retaining wall in an area now known as Tower Gardens. The spur wall connects the Water Tower to Bonewaldesthorne Tower, located at the northwest angle of the main walls.

The lower area where the Water Tower stands was once covered by the River Dee before the river silted up and receded. The Water Tower was built in 1322 by the mason John de Helpeston for the sum of 100 pounds and remains largely unchanged today. The Water Tower's purpose was to guard Chester's port. Now that the river has receded, the "Tower Gardens" area is a pleasant place to relax in fine weather. There is a children's playground and a bowling alley at the Water Tower.

Source: discoverchester.co.uk

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