Ellesmere Rural
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.915, -2.93 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 37 35 |
| Population: | 3,686 |
| Dialling code: | 01691 (Oswestry) |
Ellesmere Rural is the predominantly agricultural area that wraps around the market town of Ellesmere in Shropshire, close to the border with Wales. Its landscape is notable for the large glacial meres and low-lying peat mosses nearby, and it lies within easy reach of the Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses national nature reserve; these wetland habitats give the area a strong identity for birdwatching, walking and quiet countryside recreation.
Economically and socially the area remains rooted in farming, with scattered villages and traditional farmsteads, while the proximity of the market town provides services and a sense of community life through village halls and local events. Historic features survive in the form of old churches, listed cottages and lanes that reflect its borderland past, and the mix of rural tranquillity with easy access to outdoor pursuits makes it a popular spot for both residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Ellesmere Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 25 miles40.2 km
- Chester 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Chester Castle 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Shrewsbury 15.5 miles25 km
- Crewe 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Wrexham 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Buckley 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Flint 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Hawarden 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Wellington 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Oswestry 6.5 miles10.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ellesmere Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- St. Martins Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Welshampton and Lyneal Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Penley Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Overton Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Welshampton Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Maelor South Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Whittington Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Meres Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Ellesmere Rural
SY12 9EW, SY12 9EE, SY12 9HH, SY12 0ND, SY12 9LY, SY12 9ND, SY12 9BE, SY11 3DP, SY12 9JE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.1 miles46.8 km
- Manchester Airport 40.7 miles65.5 km
- Gobowen Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Chirk Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Ellesmere Rural
- Criftins C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Ellesmere College Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Whattal Castle Historic site 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Park Hall Stadium 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles9 km
- Aston Hall Estate 6.4 miles10.2 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Erddig Country house 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 9.9 miles16 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.9 km