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 haven for wildlife such as Swans, Ducks and Herons. A perfect place to take a break from your ride.

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May 21, 2022

Mountain biking

Parked at the Mere £1hour for parking.
Set off through the town to the canal Basin.

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#1.

Ellesmere & Overton loop from Whitchurch

47.7km

03:02

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate

#2.

Meres & Mosses Family Cycle Route

33.5km

02:03

170m

Cycle the Meres & Mosses Family Cycle Route, a moderate 20.8-mile (33.5 km) touring route through unique lakes and peat bogs.

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#3.

Pontcysyllte Aquaduct & Wrexham loop from The Mere

84.9km

05:22

660m

This difficult 52.7-mile touring cycling loop from The Mere takes you past the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and through the Wrexham countryside.

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Elevation 100 m

Weather

Thursday 9 April

12°C

2°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Location: Ellesmere Urban, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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The Mere at Ellesmere

#1.

Ellesmere & Overton loop from Whitchurch

#2.

Meres & Mosses Family Cycle Route

#3.

Pontcysyllte Aquaduct & Wrexham loop from The Mere

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