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River Dee and Chester Approach — 10.1 km Running Route

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River Dee and Chester Approach is a 10.1 km (6.3 miles) loop in Chester, England: flat, with 23 m of climb, on mixed ground.

23 mAscent
Paved45%Paved
0/5Hilly
River Dee and Chester Approach running route
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Explore the River Dee and Chester Approach

Location: Chester, England

Explore the picturesque River Dee on this mostly flat 10.1 km out-and-back route from Chester. Beginning at The Dingle, you'll follow the river downstream towards Eccleston, enjoying tranquil waterside views and tree-lined paths. The return journey along Duke's Drive offers a pleasant change of scenery, keeping you close to nature throughout.

With 4500% of the route paved and only 23m of ascent, this is an incredibly accessible run, ideal for a steady training run, a leisurely sight-seeing jog, or recovery. It’s perfect for those seeking a relaxing run in a beautiful setting, suitable for all fitness levels and providing a convenient option for anyone training in the Chester area.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 10.1 km loop in Chester, England with around 23 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 23 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (45%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Reviews (2)

MarkJun 2025
Shoe suggestion: Trail
DavidMay 2023

Nice off-road route along the river

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