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Ellesmere Urban

The Mere, Ellesmere – Mereside Lake loop from Ellesmere

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West Midlands Region

Ellesmere Urban

The Mere, Ellesmere – Mereside Lake loop from Ellesmere

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51

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The Mere, Ellesmere – Mereside Lake loop from Ellesmere

01:30

5.83km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.01 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.21 km

The Mere, Ellesmere

Highlight • Natural

The meres and mosses of northern Shropshire are rather unique places and Ellesmere's is the largest of the lot. The lake lies alongside the historic town and is surrounded by …

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2

2.11 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lots to see along here

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3

3.26 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • Structure

Nice wide tow path, but can get muddy and has lots of tree roots so be careful when cycling.

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4

3.89 km

Queen's Jubilee Crocheted Display in Ellesmere

Highlight • Monument

Love the letterbox decorations for the Queens Jubilee

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5

4.34 km

The White Hart Inn

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic real ale pub. The oldest pub in Shropshire!

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6

4.53 km

Mereside Lake

Highlight • Lake

7

4.54 km

The Mere at Ellesmere

Highlight • Cafe

The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest of Shropshire's nine Meres and it is a stunning one at that. It hosts woodland walks, gardens, ice-creams, a café/restaurant and is a …

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B

5.83 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

669 m

458 m

371 m

365 m

119 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.59 km

917 m

892 m

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Thursday 15 October

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6°C

31 %

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