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Chirk Tunnel – Mereside Lake loop from Glyn Ceiriog

Chirk Tunnel – Mereside Lake loop from Glyn Ceiriog

Moderate

5.0

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Chirk Tunnel – Mereside Lake loop from Glyn Ceiriog

02:12

52.5km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.79 km

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog

Highlight • Pub

The Swan Inn is a traditional, stone-built village pub dating back to the 13th century. Cosy bed and breakfast accommodation and a comfy bar providing pub food and real ales …

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10.9 km

Chirk Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Interesting to walk through and take a wander on the adjacent aquaduct

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11.9 km

Wales Border Sign

Highlight • Structure

While the sign is partially hidden, there’s no mistaking where we’re heading

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13.2 km

The Poachers Beer Garden and Memorial

Highlight • Pub

25.9 km

Mereside Lake

Highlight • Lake

26.4 km

V20 Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

New coffee shop in Ellesmere, really good coffee and good parking for bikes infront of the cafe.

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41.2 km

Chirk Castle Gates

Highlight • Monument

The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …

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41.4 km

Llwyn-y-Cll Railway Tracks

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52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

895 m

851 m

518 m

Surfaces

50.7 km

1.86 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

20°C

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Chirk Tunnel – Mereside Lake loop from Glyn Ceiriog

The Swan Inn, Pontfadog

Chirk Tunnel

Wales Border Sign

The Poachers Beer Garden and Memorial

Mereside Lake

V20 Coffee

Chirk Castle Gates

Llwyn-y-Cll Railway Tracks

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