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West Midlands Region

Welshampton & And Lyneal

The Mere, Ellesmere – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Wood Lane Nature Reserve

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Welshampton & And Lyneal

The Mere, Ellesmere – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Wood Lane Nature Reserve

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The Mere, Ellesmere – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Wood Lane Nature Reserve

01:01

9.79km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.35 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.30 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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2

3.47 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 …

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3

4.49 km

Queen's Jubilee Crocheted Display in Ellesmere

Highlight • Monument

Love the letterbox decorations for the Queens Jubilee

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4

4.49 km

V20 Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

New coffee shop in Ellesmere, really good coffee and good parking for bikes infront of the cafe.

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5

5.12 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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6

6.27 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lots to see along here

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7

8.18 km

Stone Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Such beautiful surroundings

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8

8.32 km

Thatched-Roof Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

B

9.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

3.33 km

2.46 km

274 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

2.84 km

1.06 km

918 m

168 m

< 100 m

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