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West Midlands Region

Welshampton & And Lyneal

Ellesmere Sculpture Trail – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Welshampton and Lyneal

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Welshampton & And Lyneal

Ellesmere Sculpture Trail – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Welshampton and Lyneal

Moderate

4.8

(18)

113

hikers

Ellesmere Sculpture Trail – Thatched-Roof Cottage loop from Welshampton and Lyneal

02:54

11.3km

50m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.94 km

View from the Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.94 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

3

2.22 km

View of the Shropshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.71 km

Ellesmere Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Structure

The sculpture trail has been developed over the last 12 years. Each piece has been commissioned specifically and made in response to the location. Pieces have been made from local stone, wood or other material whenever possible. There are 23 sculptures on the trail, nine are on the banks of the Mere.

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5

6.16 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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6

7.75 km

Stone Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Such beautiful surroundings

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7

7.89 km

Thatched-Roof Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

8

8.06 km

Skeleton Bench

Highlight • Structure

S/he looks happy enough lol

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B

11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

3.86 km

1.03 km

481 m

216 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

2.26 km

2.11 km

570 m

176 m

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