Shropshire lake district

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The Shropshire lake district is a scenic area in Shropshire, England, known for its numerous natural meres and mosses, wildlife-rich wetlands, and gently rolling countryside.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
tourist destination
climate temperate maritime
contains Bettisfield Moss
linked to: Whixall Moss

Blake Mere
Bomere
Colemere
Crosemere
Ellesmere
Fenn’s Moss
linked to: Fenn's Moss

Hencott Pool
Mere at Ellesmere
Newton Mere
Shomere
White Mere
Whitemere
Whixall Moss
country England
geologicalOrigin glacial kettle holes
glacially formed meres
hasCharacteristic gently rolling countryside
rural landscape
scenic area
hasConservationStatus partly protected as nature reserves
hasEcosystemType open water mere
peat bog
wetland
knownFor aquatic habitats
birdlife
mosses
numerous natural meres
wildlife-rich wetlands
locatedIn Shropshire
United Kingdom
West Midlands region
linked to: West Midlands
nameInspiredBy English Lake District
linked to: Lake District
near Welsh border
partOf Shropshire Meres and Mosses area
supportsSpecies amphibians
dragonflies
wading birds
waterfowl
tourismAppeal quiet alternative to Lake District National Park
usedFor birdwatching
boating on some meres
recreation
walking

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Ellesmere meres partOf Shropshire lake district
The Mere, Ellesmere partOf Shropshire lake district
Shropshire lake district partOf Shropshire Meres and Mosses area
linked to: Shropshire lake district
Kettle Mere partOf Shropshire lake district
White Mere partOf Shropshire lake district