Canals, Castles and Chester

Itinerary for Canals, Castles and Chester

This holiday is flexible and itineraries and costs might vary slightly depending on accommodation choices.

2 nights – 3 days. Gentle cycling route

Day 1 – Arrive at accommodation from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular cycle ride around countryside on the outskirts of Chester (about 10 – 13 miles) or a ride into Chester along the canal (no traffic!) (about 10 – 11 miles). Opportunity to look around the Roman City of Chester.

Day 2 – Cycle through Hockenhull Platts nature reserve to Tarvin. From here explore Delamere Forest with its traffic free trails and nice cafe and then head through Kelsall, past the Boot Inn and on to stay at Willington Hall a nice country house hotel. About 15 miles

Day 3 – Cycle through the lovely Georgian village of Tarporley and then head to Beeston Castle, worth a visit, with views across 8 counties on a clear day. From here it’s back to Chester through Tattenhall, past the Cheshire Cheese and Ice Cream Farm. We meet you back near Chester with your luggage and to collect the bikes. About 16 miles.

2 nights – 3 days. Moderate cycling route

Day 1 – Arrive at accommodation from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular cycle ride around countryside on the outskirts of Chester (about 10 – 13 miles) or a ride into Chester along the canal (no traffic!) (about 10 – 11 miles). Opportunity to look around the Roman City of Chester.

Day 2 – Cycle through Hockenhull Platts nature reserve to Tarvin. From here explore Delamere Forest with traffic-free trails and nice cafe and then head through Kelsall, past the Boot Inn. From here there’s an option detour to the Shire Horse Centre, then past Little Budworth Country Park, to spend the night at a quiet country inn. About 26 miles

Day 3 – Cycle to Tarporley, then to Beeston Castle, worth a visit, with views across 8 counties on a clear day. From here it’s back to Chester through Tattenhall and past the Cheshire Cheese and Ice Cream Farm. We meet you near Chester with your luggage and to collect the bikes. 19 miles.

3 nights, 4 days. Gentle cycling route

Day 1 – Arrive at accommodation from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular cycle ride around countryside on the outskirts of Chester (about 10 – 13 miles) or a ride into Chester along the canal (no traffic!) (about 10 – 11 miles). Opportunity to look around the Roman City of Chester.

Day 2 – Cycle through Hockenhull Platts nature reserve to Tarvin. From here explore Delamere Forest with its traffic free trails and nice cafe and then head through Kelsall, past the Boot Inn and on to stay at Willington Hall a nice country house hotel. About 15 miles

Day 3 – Cycle to Tarporley and then on to Beeston Castle, well worth a visit, with views across 8 counties on a clear day. Go through Bunbury village (small detour here takes you to working water mill and staircase locks on the canal. There is also the excellent Dysart Arms!. From here on to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (only open Wed, Thurs, Sun and bank holidays). Stay at the Cholmondeley Arms. About 16 miles.

Day 4 – Cycle back to Chester through Burwardsley with option to detour to visit Candle Workshops or have coffee at Pheasant Inn. From here it’s downhill all the way to Tattenhall, past the Cheshire Cheese and Ice Cream Farm and on to Chester. The last part of the route follows the canal. We meet you back in Chester with your luggage and to collect the bikes. 16 – 17 miles.

3 nights – 4 days. Moderate cycling route

Day 1 – Arrive at accommodation from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular cycle ride around countryside on the outskirts of Chester (about 10 – 13 miles) or a ride into Chester along the canal (no traffic!) (about 10 – 11 miles). Opportunity to look around the Roman City of Chester.

Day 2 – Cycle through Hockenhull Platts nature reserve to Tarvin. From here explore Delamere Forest with traffic-free trails and nice cafe and then head through Kelsall, past the Boot Inn. From here there’s an option detour to the Shire Horse Centre, then past Little Budworth Country Park, to spend the night at a quiet country inn. About 26 miles

Day 3 – Cycle into Tarporley and then on to Beeston Castle, well worth a visit, with views across 8 counties on a clear day. Go through Bunbury village (small detour here takes you to working water mill and staircase locks on the canal. There is also the excellent Dysart Arms !. From here route goes through canal village of Wrenbury and on to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (only open Wed, Thurs, Sun and bank holidays). 26 miles.

Day 4 – Cycle back to Chester either through Burwardsley with option to detour round Larkton Hill and also an option to visit Candle Workshops or have coffee at Pheasant Inn. From here it’s downhill all the way to Tattenhall, past the Cheshire Cheese and Ice Cream Farm and on to Chester. The last part of the route follows the canal. We meet you back in Chester with your luggage and to collect the bikes. 17 – 21 miles

Accommodation

Farmhouse B & B, country inns and country house hotels. We offer a mix of accommodation on this cycling holiday so you can sample a variety of accommodation. There is an option to upgrade to Country House Hotels on 1st and 2nd nights.

Parking at farmhouse or countryhouse hotel near Chester.

Pricing

Prices shown are per person

Discounts & Offers

Child Discounts – (Children sharing with 2 adults)

Under 2 – free
Under 4 – 80%
Under 12 – 50%
12 to 16 – 25%

Group Discounts – 10% for groups of 4 or more adults

Discount for using own bikes – £10 per day

What's Included?

This cycling holiday includes –

• Overnight B & B accommodation
• Detailed routes, maps, background information
• Quality bikes (discount available if you prefer to bring your own)
• Helmets and tool kit, puncture resistant tyres
• Luggage transfer & full support and back-up should you need help
• Car parking or transfer to and from nearest station

Nearest station – Chester