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

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

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

02:57

11.5km

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.94 km

View of the Shropshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.71 km

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.

Tip by

6.05 km

Ellesmere Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Lots to see along here

Tip by

6.38 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.

Tip by

8.11 km

Thatched-Roof Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

4.09 km

1.06 km

459 m

259 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

2.37 km

2.25 km

489 m

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

8°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

February 5, 2023,482 Ellesmere: How a Lake was Formed (Shrops) ☑️

We took a little detour to see the 'Chocolate Box' house (I've seen this before) 😍
Half-way debrief at The Sun Inn, Welshampton and full debrief at the Boathouse, Ellesmere.