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Runs in and around Chester
7 running routes in Chester · 13 more nearby
Running in Chester is mostly flat, with routes on paved surfaces. You'll find a good selection of loops to choose from, with distances between 6.5km and 10km.
There are several routes along the River Dee, and others that take in the canal, such as the Canal & Zoo Loop.
Runs in Chester

Canal & Zoo Loop
Chester, England
Flat along the canal towpath before climbin up to and through the zoo on a right of way.

Chester Eastern Railway Route
Chester, England
Starting on the old railway just east of where it crosses Ermine Road, following the trail out to Mickle Trafford, making a small loop and…

Knoll Bridge
Chester, England
Starting from the Countess of Chester Country Park car park and going through the park to cross the canal at Knolls Bridge, loop round the…

Railway west from Blacon
Chester, England
Starting and finishing on the railway path just west of Saughall Road, with a turnaround point at the railway path exit point onto A494.

River Dee and Chester Approach
Chester, England
Starting from the Dingle and following the River Dee down to Eccleston, returning via Duke's Drive.

River Dee West
Chester, England
A loop around the River Dee from Sealand Road.

The canal to Egg Bridge
Great Boughton, England
Along the Shropshire Union Canal from Tarvin Road to Eggbridge Lane and back.
Runs around Chester
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance.

Bilberry Wood
Hawarden, Wales
A loop around Bilberry Wood starting from Tinkersdale car park.

Ellesmere Port The Canal Towpath Trail
Ellesmere Port, England
Along the Shropshire Union Canal from Lees Lane to Croughton Cottage Road and back.

Wepre Park
Connah's Quay, Wales
A loop of Wepre Park via Wepre Brook and Station Lane, starting from the car park.

Peaks and Marsh Flats
Helsby, England
The flat is around Frodsham Wind Farm on the wide tracks. This hilly is up and along the woody trails of Frodhsam Hill escarpment then down…

Helsby East Loop
Helsby, England
Around the paths and lanes to the east of Helsby. An undulating run with two main climbs.

Delamere Forest North
Norley, England
An undulating course on the forest tracks. Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.

Delamere South 10
Delamere and Oakmere, England
A loop of Delamere Forest from the visitor centre. Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.

Delamere South 5
Delamere and Oakmere, England
Starting from Delamere Forest car park and looping clockwise to the south mainly via the Sandstone Trail and Baker Way.

Peckforton Hills from Beeston
Beeston, England
From Beeston Castle Car Park. Earthy woody trails and some lanes.

Wirral Way to Willaston
Neston, England
Following the Wirral Way from Bushell Road to Hadlow Road and back.

Frodsham Marsh
Overton, England
A flat loop around Frodsham Marsh on well maintained trails.

Frodsham Hill
Overton, England
A hilly run on woody trails including the three hills of Foxhill, Woodhouse Hill and Frodsham Hill.

Neston Station to Bidston Station
Neston, England
This point-to-point route from Neston Station to Bidston Station follows the scenic Wirral Way, along a former railway line.
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