Barnston Memorial Obelisk – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

Cheshire West and Chester

City Of Chester

Barnston Memorial Obelisk – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

Moderate

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Barnston Memorial Obelisk – Old Dee Bridge Weir loop from Chester

02:03

48.5km

250m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 417 m for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.19 km

View of the River Dee and Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.89 km

Saighton Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

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

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10.00 km

Common Wood

Forest

10.6 km

Aldford Brook

Lake

15.2 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 …

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16.0 km

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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16.6 km

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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46.6 km

Edgar's Field Park

Highlight • Natural

Home to a goddess

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46.7 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 …

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