Description
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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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Start and end points
Ellesmere
Grid Ref
SJ3999034800
Lat / Lon
52.90728° / -2.89372°
Easting / Northing
339,990E / 334,800N
What3Words
pasting.segregate.fallen
Whitchurch (Shropshire)
Grid Ref
SJ5420441498
Lat / Lon
52.96889° / -2.68334°
Easting / Northing
354,204E / 341,498N
What3Words
tenders.detergent.teardrop
| Ellesmere | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SJ3999034800 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.90728° / -2.89372° |
| Easting / Northing | 339,990E / 334,800N |
| What3Words | pasting.segregate.fallen |
| Whitchurch (Shropshire) | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SJ5420441498 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.96889° / -2.68334° |
| Easting / Northing | 354,204E / 341,498N |
| What3Words | tenders.detergent.teardrop |
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reviews
John Scott
30 May 2026Walked as part of the National Parks Challenge 2026. A delightful route and the section through the nature reserve is fascinating. It’s also a delight to meet other people en route. There is a major building project leading into Whitchurch so I was thrown off the canal at Wrexham Bridge. It’s then a short walk into town on a quiet road.
Tree hunter Rob McBride
31 Aug 20251. 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.
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Matthew Axford
01 Jul 2025A 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.
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David Sanderson
11 May 2025Wow! 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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