Photos of Chester to Connah's Quay Cycleways / Cycle Paths
National Cycle Route 5 Path
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The Shropshire Union Canal towpath gives access to the centre of Chester |
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Canal towpath just outside the town |
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Canal towpath seen from a garden on the opposite side |
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There are long, tree-lined vistas |
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The cycle bridge crosses 6 lanes of the A55 expressway at Drome Corner |
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A view of the cycle bridge from below while extra traffic lanes were still being constructed |
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The last section is lined with trees |
River Dee Path
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Looking back towards Chester |
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Further on towards Connah's Quay: the views are very open on the river path |
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Approaching Hawarden Bridge from the River Dee path |
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The cycle path that has been added on to the Hawarden road bridge |
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The end of both paths at Connah's Quay wharf |
Photos © Maurice Clarke & Roy Spilsbury (may be copied with hyperlink acknowledgement)