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Wem Urban

Ellesmere, Big Mere & Shrewsbury loop from Wem

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Ellesmere, Big Mere & Shrewsbury loop from Wem

06:00

84.7km

430m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle adventure through the picturesque North Shropshire countryside with the Ellesmere, Big Mere & Shrewsbury loop from Wem. This difficult 52.6-mile (84.7 km) route takes you past the tranquil Meres around Ellesmere, including Big Mere and Colemere, offering stunning views of natural lakes and wooded…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 15.0 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.2 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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31.7 km

Mule Café Racer

Highlight • Cycleway

Mule is a bike shop and cafe in Ostwestry. As well as good coffee and food, they run group rides and other events too. Well worth checking out.

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65.6 km

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Shropshire's lost waterways were once a hub of industry, transporting coal from Telford to Shrewsbury in the 18th century, and iron ore and limestone during the 19th century. Several feats …

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84.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.0 km

12.5 km

3.64 km

1.83 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.5 km

17.3 km

2.31 km

386 m

217 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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