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Mule Café Racer – Whittington Castle loop from Ellesmere

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Mule Café Racer – Whittington Castle loop from Ellesmere

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Mule Café Racer – Whittington Castle loop from Ellesmere

02:34

43.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

The Mere at Ellesmere

Highlight • Cafe

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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2.11 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • Structure

Nice wide tow path, but can get muddy and has lots of tree roots so be careful when cycling.

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9.58 km

Basnets Wood

Forest

13.0 km

Queens Head Turning Point

Lake

21.0 km

Mule Café Racer

Highlight • Cycleway

Mule is a bike shop and cafe in Ostwestry. As well as good coffee and food, they run group rides and other events too. Well worth checking out.

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26.4 km

Whittington Castle

Highlight • Castle

Free to enter, £2 parking (paid in the cafe). A great little place to look around. Free walking tours are available - check website for more details. There’s also a …

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26.5 km

Whittington Castle is a castle in northern Shropshire, England, owned and managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. The castle was originally a motte-and-bailey castle, but this was replaced in …

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26.6 km

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the road it makes for an interesting stop especially if you are into Norman ruins.

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43.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

3.35 km

2.43 km

1.88 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

5.06 km

2.65 km

100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

13°C

36 %

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Mule Café Racer – Whittington Castle loop from Ellesmere

The Mere at Ellesmere

Llangollen Canal

Mule Café Racer

Whittington Castle

Whittington Castle

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

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