Welcome to Ellesmere's friendly walking group.

Mere Ambles walking group are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of its participants by walking safely and comfortably within a happy friendly atmosphere. We offer a 1 hour walk group and a separate 2 hour more challenging walk group every Wednesday. All walks are free and are led by qualified leaders.

Programme of Walks: Jan to Mar 2026

Please be aware that walk routes can change at short notice due to adverse ground and weather conditions. Keep a close eye on your email inbox for updated information.

Wednesday,7^thJan. 1hr                                                  The Loop Circular(11)

Meet at The Wharf to walk through estates and the football field back to Wharf

Wednesday, 7^th Jan. 2+hrs.                                          West Felton Circular(13)

Walkers to drive to West Felton through village and park on road(last on left) signposted ‘Weirbrook’ then to walk lanes in the area(cars).

Wednesday, 14th Jan. 1hr.                         Lower Frankton Locks Circular(14)          

Meet at the Wharf then to drive to Lower Frankton locks car park(SY11 4PB) to walk towpath and lanes in the area(cars)

Wednesday, 14th Jan. 2+hrs.                          Pradoe Circular(11)

Drive to Pradoe Church(SY11 4ER) to walk roads & lanes in the area. (cars)

Wednesday, 221st Jan. 1hr.                                         Cremorne Gardens Circular(6)

Walking from the Wharf to Cremorne Gardens to follow paths then return via roads back to the wharf

Wednesday, 21stJan. 2+hrs.                                        Old Marton Circular(36)

Walkers to meet at Criftins Village Hall(SY12 9LE) to walk lanes in the area

Wednesday, 28th Jan. 1hr.                                           Higher Perthy Circular(21)          

Meet at the Wharf then to drive to Wesh Frankton Village Hall (SY11 4NX). A varied walk involving fields and lanes in the area. (cars)

Wednesday, 28th Jan. 2+hrs.                               Colemere ExtendedCircular(26b)

Parking at Colemere Country Park (SY12 0QW). Walking around Colemere Lake, fields towpath, roads & footpaths in the area(cars).

Wednesday, 04th Feb. 1hr.                          Rednal / Haughton Return(17)

Meet at the Wharf then to drive to Rednal Car Park (SY11 4HX)to walk lanesin the area(cars)

Wednesday, 04th Feb. 2+hrs.                                  Weston Rhyn Circular(63)           

Drive toThe Poachers(LL14 5DG) to walk towpath, fields & lanes to Weston Rhyn(cars). 

Leader to confirm with The Poachers (01691 773250) if parking allowed

Wednesday, 11th Feb. 1hr.                                          Canal/Blakemere Circular(4)

Meet atThe Wharfto walktowpath and return.

Wednesday, 11th Feb. 2+hrs.     Queenshead/St Winifreds Well Circular(18)

Drive toQueens Head public car park (SY11 4EB), to walk towpath, fields & lanes (cars).

Wednesday, 18th Feb. 1hr.                                                          Tetchill Circular(30)

Meet at The Wharf  then drive to park at Coachmans Bridge Tetchill (SY12 9HJ), to walk towpath, lanes, & roads in the area (cars)

Wednesday, 18th Nov. 2+hrs.                     New Marton Locks Circular(54)

Parking at St Martins Church (SY11 3AP), to walk, fields & paths in area (cars).

Leader to check with Church(01691 778468)to check if parking allowed.

Wednesday, 25thFeb. 1hr.                                                           Swanhill Circular(7)

To walk from the Wharf on roads, fields and lanes in the area.

Wednesday, 25thFeb. 2+hrs.                      Queenshead/Grimpo Circular(47)

Drive to Queens Headto park at public car park(SY114EB), to walk towpath, fields &lanes(cars).

Wednesday, 04thMar. 1hr.                                           Ifton Meadows Circular(13)

Meet at The Wharf then to drive to Ifton Meadows Country Park(SY11 3DA) to park outside gates to walk tracks around the Country Park. (cars).

Wednesday, 04th Mar.2+hrs.                                      Seven Sisters Circular(33)

Meet at the Wharfto walk fields &roads in the area.

Wednesday, 11thMar.1hr.                            Colemere Country Park  Circular(12)

Meet at Wharf then drive to park in Colemere Country Park (SY12 0QW) to walk along the roads, lanes and fields. (cars)                                                                             

Wednesday, 11th Mar.2+hrs.                                                      Pentre Circular(45)

Parking outside gates of Ifton Meadows Country Park (SY11 3DA), to walk roads, lanes in the area then return via track through the Country Park. (cars)

Wednesday, 18th Mar. 1 hr.                                         Bangor is y Coed Circular(27)

Meet at The Wharf then drive to Bangor on Dee and park on road by St Dunawd’s Church (LL13 0BU). To walk roads & fields in the area. (cars)

Wednesday, 18th Mar. 2+hrs.                                     Knolton Bryn Circular(42)

Parking at Overton on Dee public car park(LL13 0EN) to walk roads, lanes and fields to Knolton Bryn and return (cars).                                     .              

Wednesday, 25th Mar. 1 hr.                                                         HanmerReturn(25)

Drive to Hanmer to park on road by St Chads church (SY13 3DE) to walk fields, woods and lanes in the area(cars).                                                        

Wednesday,25th Mar. 2+hrs.                                   Bangor is y coed Circular(35)

Drive to Bangor on Dee and park on road by St Dunawd’s Church (LL13 0BU). To walk roads & fields in the area. (cars).