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Marbury, Wirswall and the Llangollen Canal

From one of Cheshire's prettiest villages past its Ice Age meres, up to Wirswall and back along the Llangollen Canal.

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Not to be confused with Marbury near Northwich, this Marbury sits between Nantwich and Whitchurch, and you won't find a prettier village. The Swan has had lots of good comments about its food.

There are two meres, Big Mere and Little Mere, which are kettle holes left by melting ice blocks at the end of the Ice Age. The route climbs to Wirswall on the Shropshire border for the views, then comes back along the Llangollen Canal.

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On the Marbury, Wirswall and the Llangollen Canal route
On the Marbury, Wirswall and the Llangollen Canal route

Highlights

  • Big Mere and Little Mere
  • Wirswall
  • Llangollen Canal
Distance
5.5 miles (8.8 km)
Route
circular
Difficulty
easy to moderate
Start
Wrenbury Road, Marbury
Parking
Verge on Wrenbury Road below the Swan, or the Swan if visiting
Terrain
Canal, Lakes & meres, Pub, Hills

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Route map

Full map with elevation profile from Mapometer (sets cookies).

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