Chester's city walls
The most complete Roman and medieval city walls in Britain, all the way round, past the Eastgate Clock.
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 30 m
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About this walk
Chester's city walls is an easy 4.6 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Chester station (grid reference SJ 412 669). The start can be reached by public transport.
Chester's walls are the most complete city walls in Britain, first built by the Romans and extended in the Middle Ages, and you can walk right round the top of them. From the station, the walk joins the walls at the Eastgate, with its famous clock.
It continues past the cathedral, the Roman Gardens and the racecourse, the oldest in England, with views over the River Dee, and returns to the Eastgate.
Route
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1
The Eastgate
Walk from the station into the city and climb onto the walls at the Eastgate.
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2
Round the walls
Follow the walls round past the river and the racecourse.
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3
Back to the Eastgate
Complete the circuit and return to the station.
Summit
On the way
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Chester CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Chester's city walls take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.6 km route, which has 30 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Chester station (grid reference SJ 412 669). City-centre car parks and park and ride (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Chester. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A paved walkway on top of the walls, with steps at the gates.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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