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(C) Capenhurst to Beeston Castle

10:00 Sunday May 17 2026

Current Participants: 15 space(s) available

    The distance is approximately 43 miles – 23 out and 20 back. A grade C  ride  (10 to 12 mph average) with a few significant hills- Chester Zoo , Beeston Castle & Backford  (1400 ft of climbing). No off road – tarmac only.

    David Brewer is Ride Leader.  Start point is Capenhurst Station. We will also return there.

    The route is out down Dunkirk Lane then east along A5117 cycle path to Little Stanney; then turn down  Rake Lane, Chorlton, past Chester Zoo (up the hill); left down Acres Lane; Mickle Trafford; Guilden Sutton; Christleton (banana stop); Waverton; Long Lane; Hargrave; Huxley; Bates Mill Lane; past Shady Oak pub;  up the long hill to Beeston Castle for lunch; Back via Newton; past Ice Cream Factory past Old Ma’s  re-opened cafe ;  Gatesheath; Bruera; Saighton; Waverton; GS; Mickle Trafford; up the hill to Backford  (7 gates cycle path) and then Dunkirk.

    Garmin course is- https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385132266

    Komoot course is- Komoot

    Lunch is  planned for at English Heritage’s picnic site near the castle gate. There are plenty of picnic tables and you can bring your own food (it is allowed!). There is also a kiosk selling hot and cold drinks; soup; sandwiches,  sausage rolls and pasties.

    F0r a shorter ride back an alternative  route is  to Chester/ Chester Station  and may be made by diverting at  Saighton.

     

     

     





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