Mereside Lake – Ellesmere Sculpture Trail loop from Wood Lane Nature Reserve

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Welshampton & And Lyneal

Mereside Lake – Ellesmere Sculpture Trail loop from Wood Lane Nature Reserve

Hard

runners

Mereside Lake – Ellesmere Sculpture Trail loop from Wood Lane Nature Reserve

01:43

15.7km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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2.00 km

Yell Wood

Forest

2.88 km

Stone Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal

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Such beautiful surroundings

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4.61 km

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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4.94 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

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Lots to see along here

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6.59 km

The Mere at Ellesmere

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The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest of Shropshire's nine Meres and it is a stunning one at that. It hosts woodland walks, gardens, ice-creams, a café/restaurant and is a …

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6.59 km

Mereside Lake

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7.69 km

The Mere, Ellesmere

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scenic lake and surroundings

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7.72 km

Ellesmere Sculpture Trail

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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 …

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