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Oswestry

Ellesmere & Colemere loop from Oswestry

Moderate

4.7

(3)

11

riders

Ellesmere & Colemere loop from Oswestry

02:34

42.3km

190m

Cycling

Embark on the Ellesmere & Colemere loop from Oswestry, a moderate touring bicycle ride spanning 26.3 miles (42.3 km) with a gentle 608 feet (185 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in about 2 hours and 33 minutes. This route winds through picturesque Shropshire landscapes, primarily on paved surfaces, offering…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 19.0 km for 15 m

After 21.4 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

18.7 km

Llangollen Canal

Highlight • Structure

Nice wide tow path, but can get muddy and has lots of tree roots so be careful when cycling.

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2

20.2 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.

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3

41.1 km

Mule Café Racer

Highlight • Cycleway

Mule is a bike shop and cafe in Ostwestry. As well as good coffee and food, they run group rides and other events too. Well worth checking out.

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B

42.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

6.66 km

1.92 km

194 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

7.26 km

6.79 km

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

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64 %

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