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Walk 2905 - The Llangollen Canal from Ellesmere

County/Area   Shropshire
AuthorLou Johnson
Length8.0 miles / 13 km
Ascent460 feet / 139 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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This walk explores the Shropshire countryside around Ellesmere. The walk includes a lengthy section of the Llangollen Canal. Unique to this area are the many natural lakes dotted across the countryside and this walk passes by three of the larger lakes or meres - The Mere, Cole Mere and Blake Mere.


 

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OS ExplorerSheet 240
OS ExplorerSheet 241
OS LandrangerSheet 126

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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