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West Midlands Region

Welshampton & And Lyneal

The Mere, Ellesmere – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Colemere

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Welshampton & And Lyneal

The Mere, Ellesmere – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Colemere

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The Mere, Ellesmere – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Colemere

02:28

9.60km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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935 m

Yell Wood

Forest

2

1.64 km

Skeleton Bench

Highlight • Structure

S/he looks happy enough lol

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3

3.40 km

Colemere Lake

Highlight • Forest

Colemere is one of Shropshire's most beautiful meres. Almost entirely surrounded by woodland and grassland, it's a haven for wildlife - keep an eye out for wildfowl and wading birds, wildflowers including a number of different species of orchid.

Tip by

4

3.73 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lots to see along here

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5

5.10 km

Boathouse Café at Ellesmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great cafe / restaurant right next to a big lake full of swans and ducks. Outdoor seating and cosy indoors and clean loos.

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6

5.32 km

The Mere, Ellesmere

Highlight • Natural

The meres and mosses of northern Shropshire are rather unique places and Ellesmere's is the largest of the lot. The lake lies alongside the historic town and is surrounded by …

Tip by

7

8.37 km

Stone Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Such beautiful surroundings

Tip by

8

8.51 km

Thatched-Roof Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

9.06 km

Colemere

Lake

10

9.32 km

View of the Mere

Highlight • Lake

B

9.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.70 km

1.79 km

249 m

118 m

118 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

1.80 km

706 m

578 m

138 m

110 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

35 %

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