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West Midlands Region
Ellesmere Urban

Pontcysyllte Aquaduct & Wrexham loop from The Mere

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Pontcysyllte Aquaduct & Wrexham loop from The Mere

05:22

84.9km

660m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

505 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

703 m

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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2

10.9 km

Hanmer is home to one of the nine Meres in this part of the world and it is a beautiful tranquil place. Having the bulk of St Chad's church looking …

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3

62.3 km

NOTE: Cyclists will have to dismount and walk their bikes over Pontcysyllte & Chirk aqueducts. It would be also prudent to walk the longer tunnels.

The aqueduct itself is a …

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65.6 km

Wide enough for one boat, and with a towpath all the way through, the Whitehouse tunnel lies between Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Chirk. It is an impressive 175 metres long and …

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84.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.8 km

6.55 km

4.03 km

3.16 km

2.10 km

192 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

33.7 km

4.03 km

1.52 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 20 October

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