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West Midlands Region

Mereside Lake – The Mere at Ellesmere loop from Oswestry

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Mereside Lake – The Mere at Ellesmere loop from Oswestry

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

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Mereside Lake – The Mere at Ellesmere loop from Oswestry

02:25

41.1km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.58 km for 139 m

Residents only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.63 km

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry

Highlight • Settlement

Cambrian Heritage Railway, museum, cafe and brewery. Steam and vintage diesel trains. Seasonal opening/train running times - see website cambrianrailways.com

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2

21.4 km

Boathouse Café at Ellesmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great cafe / restaurant right next to a big lake full of swans and ducks. Outdoor seating and cosy indoors and clean loos.

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3

21.6 km

Mereside Lake

Highlight • Lake

4

21.6 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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5

22.1 km

Queen's Jubilee Crocheted Display in Ellesmere

Highlight • Monument

Love the letterbox decorations for the Queens Jubilee

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6

22.7 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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30.2 km

Basnets Wood

Forest

B

41.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

3.46 km

1.53 km

1.17 km

1.10 km

144 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

5.33 km

1.42 km

251 m

< 100 m

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