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Ellesmere — Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Ellwhi three
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By David Sanderson on 11 May 2025

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Route using the Llangollen Canal at either end with a section through Fenn's Moss National Nature Reserve. Steps and stiles. A corrected version of Ellwhi 2

Route using the Llangollen Canal at either end with a section through Fenn's Moss National Nature Reserve. Steps and stiles. A corrected version of Ellwhi 2

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Ellesmere
Grid Ref SJ3999034800
Lat / Lon 52.90728° / -2.89372°
Easting / Northing 339,990E / 334,800N
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Whitchurch (Shropshire)
Grid Ref SJ5420441498
Lat / Lon 52.96889° / -2.68334°
Easting / Northing 354,204E / 341,498N
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Tree hunter Rob McBride

31 Aug 2025 Summer
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1. The route shown would be better re-routed to go from Ellesmere town centre to the famous MERE that the town gets its name from. Then, walk along past the Boathouse Restaurant and take the footpath to the Shropshire Union Canal that runs adjacent to the Convent of St Clares. 2. At Bettisfield, the route should go from the canal bridge at Bettisfield, along the road to the old railway line, and then take the route up to Fenns Moss. From here it heads back to the canal and on to Whitchurch.

Matthew Axford

01 Jul 2025 Summer
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A fine, level walk most of which is along the towpath of the Llangollen canal (one short tunnel length). The section through the Fenns, Whixal, Bettisfield National Nature reserve is also of interest with a unique atmosphere. Note that care is required to ensure that the correct line between the old railway track across the field to the canal is taken (PROW is waymarked).
Both Ellesmere and Whitchurch towns are worthy of a visit.

David Sanderson

11 May 2025 Spring
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Wow! What a Slow Way! A safe, direct, relaxing walk along the popular and very friendly Llangollen Canal. Where the canal bends, the walk takes a direct path along an old railway line into Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses, a nature reserve rich in widlife. You rejoin the canal and then follow the very well signed paths into Whitchurch. Full marks.

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