Chester Millennium Greenway
This shared cycling and walking trail runs along an old railway line from Chester to the Wharf at Connah's Quay.
The traffic free route runs for just over 9 miles along a flat surfaced path. It's a popular ride for anyone looking for an easy, safe cycle ride or walk.
The route starts to the north east of the city in the Mickle Trafford area. You'll then head west to Hoole before crossing the Shropshire Union Canal. The next section heads through Blacon towards the Deeside Industrial Park. The final section crosses the River Dee and finishes at Connah's Quay. You can turn it into a circular route by picking up the Along the River Dee from Chester to Connah's Quay route and following it east along the river to Chester.
At Connah's Quay you could also pay a visit to Wepre Park. The park is located just south of the finish point of the ride so easy to access if you have time. The expansive park includes some fine trails taking you to ancient woodland, river paths, a waterfall and the 12th century ruins of the historic Ewloe Castle.
Chester Millennium Greenway Ordnance Survey Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The route runs along National Cycle Route 5 so there is scope for extending your ride on this signed Sustrans trail.
The Cheshire Cycleway also runs through Chester. The popular circular ride explores the best parts of the county on a series of quiet country lanes and off road paths. National Cycle Route 45 or the 'Mercian Way' is another good option. The route runs from Chester to Salisbury through Shropshire and Worcestershire.
The route links with the Burton Marshes Greenway around the Deeside Industrial Park and Hawarden Bridge. The shared cycling and walking trail will take you north through the RSPB's Burton Mere Wetlands where you can look out for a wide variety of birdlife on the River Dee Estuary.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
View of the surfaced path
Blacon Greenway
Chester - Ermine Road from the Mickle Trafford railway. Chester. View from the disused Mickle Trafford railway at the Ermine Road bridge. View along Ermine Road in the suburb of Flookersbrook. The former Chester shot tower is visible in the distance.
Willow Horse on the Millennium Greenway
The Millennium Greenway near Mickle Trafford
Cycleway Bridge
Hoole Village - bridge carrying the A41 over the disused Mickle Trafford railway Hoole Village. Disused Mickle Trafford railway. Bridge carrying the A41 (Greenfield Lane) over the railway. On the route of the Longster Trail extension, which continues ahead to Chester city centre and beyond to the North Cheshire Way (Chester spur) at the Shropshire Union (Ellesmere) Canal.
View of the River Dee from Hawarden Bridge Looking southeast along the River Dee breakwater from the walkway alongside Hawarden Bridge railway bridge. The broad area on the right is designed to flood at times of exceptional high tide to ease the pressure on the river banks. The treeline indicates the line of the higher bank, which no one in the area wants to see over-topped.