Helsby to Capenhurst Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 16 to 17 miles along the Chester Millennium Greenway from Helsby station to Capenhurst station. Take the train to Helsby, follow the path and catch the train back from Capenhurst.
- Distance
- 16 to 17 mi
- Time
- 5.5 hours
- Train back
- 31min
The walk
From Helsby station, walk to the Chester Millennium Greenway and follow the path for 6.3 miles to Capenhurst. Getting to and from the path adds 8.0 miles away (about 9.5 to 11 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Capenhurst back to Helsby take from 31min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Helsby from the cities
- LiverpoolFrom 36min
- ManchesterFrom 54min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 3min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 23min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 48min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 54min
- LondonFrom 2hr 8min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 19min
Good to know
How long is the Helsby to Capenhurst walk?
About 16 to 17 miles from station to station: 6.3 miles along the Chester Millennium Greenway and 8.0 miles away (about 9.5 to 11 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Helsby to Capenhurst?
About 5.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Capenhurst to Helsby?
By train: the quickest journey from Capenhurst back to Helsby takes 31min.
How do you get to Helsby by train?
Helsby is 36min from Liverpool, 54min from Manchester, 1hr 3min from Preston and 2hr 8min from London by train.