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The Mere, Ellesmere – Mereside Lake loop from Ellesmere

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The Mere, Ellesmere – Mereside Lake loop from Ellesmere

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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: April 2, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.01 km for 15 m

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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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2.11 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lots to see along here

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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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3.89 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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3.89 km

Queen's Jubilee Crocheted Display in Ellesmere

Highlight • Monument

Love the letterbox decorations for the Queens Jubilee

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4.34 km

The White Hart Inn

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic real ale pub. The oldest pub in Shropshire!

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4.53 km

Mereside Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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5.83 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

622 m

436 m

417 m

348 m

113 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.50 km

941 m

934 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

35 %

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The Mere, Ellesmere – Mereside Lake loop from Ellesmere

The Mere, Ellesmere

Ellesmere Tunnel

Llangollen Canal

V20 Coffee

Queen's Jubilee Crocheted Display in Ellesmere

The White Hart Inn

Mereside Lake

The Mere at Ellesmere

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