Nantwich, Waterways and Meres

Explore Delamere Forest the Tudor market town of Nantwich, then criss-cross the canals, through villages of Audlem and Wrenbury before heading to Shropshire Meres (local name for lakes) before slipping into Wales along the Llangollen Canal, for a night in Llangollen.

Starting near Tarporley, spend the first day exploring Delamere Forest or Little Budworth Common and then head south to the Tudor market town of Nantwich with its many black and white buildings, antique and independent shops and museum.

From here criss-cross the canals, going through Audlem with its long set of locks and Wrenbury – both villages have lovely pubs overlooking the canal so you can watch the boats. From here pass Cholmondeley Castle Gardens with a lunch stop in Malpas before heading to Shropshire lakes. Spend two nights in Wem or Ellesmere exploring some of the many small glacial lakes in the area. Choose a circular ride, or have a rest from the saddle – Shrewsbury is just a short bus ride. From here an overnight in Wales in the lovely town of Llangollen and then head back to Tarporley through Farndon on the River Dee.

Highlights

• Delamere Forest
• Tudor market town of Nantwich
• Cholmondeley Castle Garden, Beeston Castle
• Hanmer and Marbury Meres
• Erdigg National Trust House
• Llangollen Canal and lovely town of Llangollen

Cycling distances – A flexible cycling holiday. Moderate routes 20 – 25 miles a day (option some days for longer routes) or gentle route round 15 miles each day. We can also offer a combination with gentle routes on some days and moderate on others and strenuous options for some days.