Biking the Backroads
Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 11.7 mi (18.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 276 ft (84 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- High point
- 266 ft (81 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Spring: Dene Well 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Historic site: Comberbach Memorial 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
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Questions about Biking the Backroads
How long is Biking the Backroads?
Biking the Backroads is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 10 min. It climbs 276 ft (84 m) in total, up to a high point of 266 ft (81 m).
How hard is Biking the Backroads?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Biking the Backroads?
11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Biking the Backroads?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Biking the Backroads shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Biking the Backroads?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Biking the Backroads?
Antrobus Arms, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Antrobus Community Shop and Tea Room, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 10 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Biking the Backroads?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Biking the Backroads
- Arley Hall Circular Walk Cheshire East · Easy · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Mersey Valley Timberland Trail Warrington · Hard · 10.4 mi (16.8 km)
- Delamere Way Cheshire West and Chester · Expert · 21.1 mi (34 km)
- National Cycle Network Route 5 Cheshire West and Chester · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington) Halton · Moderate · 14.3 mi (23 km)
- 5 Appleton Thorn Warrington · Easy · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- 8 Black Bear Park Black Bear Park · Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Mid Mersey Cycle Path - Chester Road Warrington · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap