Poppy Fields – Chester Millennium Greenway loop from Capenhurst

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Cheshire West and Chester

Capenhurst

Poppy Fields – Chester Millennium Greenway loop from Capenhurst

Moderate

4.8

(15)

105

riders

Poppy Fields – Chester Millennium Greenway loop from Capenhurst

02:27

42.2km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 60 m for 30 m

After 42.2 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.87 km

Poweylane Plantations

Forest

10.6 km

Poppy Fields

Highlight • Natural

12.5 km

Chester Millennium Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

21.1 km

Chester Millennium Greenway Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the entrance/exit to the Chester Millennium Greenway. The greenway spans approximately 13 miles, connecting various parks and green spaces in Chester.

Tip by

30.7 km

Chester Millennium Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic and well maintained cycle path with good signage and a great distance too. Slightly undulating with places to rest and replenish not far from the path.

Tip by

42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

6.75 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

5.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

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Comments

February 24, 2025,Mickle Trafford/Chester Greenway /home

I ride out of the year for the Monday club boys 🚴🚴🚴🚴👍

January 3, 2026,Activity

First ride out in a while the xmas food and drink didnt help, it was very cold

May 5, 2025,Greenway Loop

A nice easy pedal this morning along the Greenway and back through Capenhurst. Quite fresh & breezy but still a very pleasant cycle.

July 2, 2025,A Gusty Greenway Loop

A very gusty ride this morning with John around the Greeway but we'll worth the effort. Plenty of other cyclists and walkers enjoying the sunshine.

July 30, 2024,Greenway Loop

A very pleasant bike ride today with my brother-in-law Dave and Steve. Lovely weather.

August 13, 2024,Greenway Loop

A very pleasant bike ride today with my brother-in-law Dave & a new participant John. Glad the rain kept away. Plenty of cyclists on the Greenway today.

November 17, 2025,Cheshire Lanes & Greenway

Thanks guys for an excellent pedal this morning. A lovely start to the week & very nearly 30 miles.

December 29, 2025,Greenway Loop - Last Cycle Ride Of 2025

Last ride of 2025. Many thanks to Dave, Steve & John for their company throughout 2025. May 2026 be even better.