Lakes · West Midlands
Sweat Mere
In or near Bagley.
Sweat Mere — a lake in wales north.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 8.1 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sweat Mere and Crose Mere SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sweat Mere is a lake located in North Wales, within the parish of Cockshutt, postcode SY12. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Sweat Mere and Crose Mere SSSI. Additionally, it is recognised under the RAMSAR convention as part of the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2, highlighting its ecological significance. The area provides opportunities for observing wildlife and enjoying the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8698, -2.8371
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Cockshutt
- Postcode
- SY12 0QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-10376010 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Whattal Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Crose Mere
Lakes · 0.6 km
Cockshutt
Villages · 1.4 km
Cockshutt War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
The Woodcock Inn
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Colemere
Villages · 2.2 km
Church of St John the Evangelist
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge)
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Stanwardine Hall
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Little Mill
Mills · 3.0 km
Bridge Number 55 (Little Mill Bridge)
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Bridge Number 52 (Greaves Bridge)
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
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Literary houses · West Midlands
Whattal Castle
Whattal Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
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Cockshutt War Memorial
Cockshutt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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Fernwood Caravan Park
Fernwood Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Hampton Bank Farm Campsite
Hampton Bank Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
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Roden View Camping & Caravanning
Roden View Camping & Caravanning — a campsite in wales north.
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Newnes Touring Caravan Park
Newnes Touring Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 4Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The White Lion
The White Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Butcher's Arms Public House
Butcher's Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Old Eagles Public House
Old Eagles Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sweat Mere?
- Sweat Mere is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0QP), in the parish of Cockshutt.
- What is Sweat Mere?
- Sweat Mere — a lake in wales north.
- How do I get to Sweat Mere?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY12 0QP.
- Is Sweat Mere a protected site?
- Yes — Sweat Mere is part of the Sweat Mere and Crose Mere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Sweat Mere?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0QP. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.