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West Midlands Region

Ellesmere Urban

The Mere, Ellesmere – Colemere Lake loop from Ellesmere

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Ellesmere Urban

The Mere, Ellesmere – Colemere Lake loop from Ellesmere

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The Mere, Ellesmere – Colemere Lake loop from Ellesmere

02:55

11.2km

70m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.51 km for 15 m

After 10.4 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

278 m

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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2

587 m

Ellesmere Castle

Highlight • Castle

3

823 m

The White Hart Inn

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic real ale pub. The oldest pub in Shropshire!

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4

2.43 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lots to see along here

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5

2.75 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

7.01 km

Decorated Post Box with Knitted Figures

Highlight • Structure

I love to see these along the way

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8.45 km

Tetchill Aqueduct

Lake

8

10.0 km

Shoal of Fish Sculpture – Ellesmere Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Monument

He was fiercely looking after his family, you don't mess with these guys
Plus the Sculpture trail along the canal bank

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9

10.1 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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B

11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

2.38 km

2.16 km

1.68 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.20 km

1.68 km

1.23 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

26°C

13°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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