Wild swimming spots · West Midlands
Hanmer Mere
In or near Grindley Brook.
Hanmer Mere — a wild swimming in wales north.
Jeremy Bolwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch · 9.9 km
About
Hanmer Mere is a wild swimming located in wales north, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hanmer Mere is a wild swimming location situated in North Wales. This site offers a natural lake environment, popular for open water swimming enthusiasts. Visitors can expect scenic views and a tranquil setting, ideal for a refreshing swim in nature. The area may also provide opportunities for picnicking and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9473, -2.8157
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Hanmer
- Postcode
- SY13 3DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: w30041236 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Hanmer
Villages · 0.5 km
Hanmer War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Chad's Church, Hanmer
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Scrape Cottage Mound
Literary houses · 1.3 km
Llyn Bedydd
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Onion tower and attached walls at Bettisfield Park
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Mount Cop Castle Mound
Literary houses · 2.5 km
Egwys Cross Motte
Castles · 2.5 km
Mount Cop
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Bettisfield war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Bettisfield Hall
Historic houses · 3.3 km
Fenn's Old Works
Historic houses · 3.6 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
Hanmer War Memorial
Hanmer War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church, Hanmer
St Chad's Church, Hanmer — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 2Literary houses · West Midlands
Scrape Cottage Mound
Scrape Cottage Mound — a literary house museum in wales north.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Llyn Bedydd
Llyn Bedydd is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Onion tower and attached walls at Bettisfield Park
Onion tower and attached walls at Bettisfield Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hanmer Mere
Places to stay
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Hampton Bank Farm Campsite
Hampton Bank Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Fernwood Caravan Park
Fernwood Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Rosedale Caravan Park
Rosedale Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Roden View Camping & Caravanning
Roden View Camping & Caravanning — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hadley Park
Hadley Park — a campsite in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Black Bear Public House
The Black Bear Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Old Eagles Public House
Old Eagles Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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📷 5
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The White Lion
The White Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hanmer Mere?
- Hanmer Mere is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 3DF), in the parish of Hanmer.
- What is Hanmer Mere?
- Hanmer Mere — a wild swimming in wales north.
- How do I get to Hanmer Mere?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 3DF.
- Is Hanmer Mere a protected site?
- Yes — Hanmer Mere is part of the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Hanmer Mere?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 3DF. It sits within the Wrexham parliamentary constituency.