Sunday Walk: Chester Walls, Dee Ferry & Meadows
Overview
A new and varied walk in and around Chester and the River Dee. The walk starts by Chester castle with a stroll along the historic Chester City walls, started by the Romans, updated in the middle ages and transformed into walkway by the Victorians. We will pass the historic Watergate, Northgate and the King Charles tower, before turning off to the Shropshire Union canal by Chester Cathedral. We follow the canal east out of the city centre, then down a short section of road to the Dee Ferry from Sandy Lane to the Dee meadows. The ferry is £1 per person - please bring cash with you. The walk continues beside river into the meadows with a stop for lunch, then returning along the river back into Chester, crossing the river via a small suspension bridge just in time for a quick stop at Snugburys Ice Cream, then completing the walk along the river back to the car park
Please bring your walking boots and sandwiches as we will be stopping en route for a picnic.
Facilities: Toilets at the car park and by the ferry crossing
Location & Itinerary
Grade 5: 6 Miles, with 30m/90ft. of ascent - please refer to the walk grading information within the website FAQs HERE which also gives you a list of recommended items to bring with you.
From Mcr get onto M56 heading west toward Chester/North Wales for about 28 miles. Approaching Chester, keep left at the fork to merge onto the M53 southbound, following signs for Chester. Take Exit 12 from the M53 onto the A56 (Warrington Road) toward Chester centre. Follow the A56, continue onto St Oswalds Way, navigate the roundabout onto the A5268 (Nicholas Street), and turn right onto Grosvenor Road (A483) right before the river. The Little Roodee car park entrance will be on your left. At the time of advertising it is £6.50 to park for up to 12 hours.
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