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Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Shropshire Council 100019801. 2010 150m 50m 50m 50m 1.2 1.5 1000m 200m Yell Wood Yell Bridge Boat House Boat House Wood Cole Mere Colemere Country Park Cole Mere is a kettle hole formed at the end of the last glaciation by a huge block of melting ice. The views across the Mere from the surfaced path through Yell Wood are atmospheric and memorable, especially in autumn. Cole Mere is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and RAMSAR site attracting a wide variety of wildfowl and waders. Path Information The car park is divided into two sections. The area to the left is more level making parking and access to cars easier. Access to the Mere is across a soft, grassy, sloping green, although further improvements to the paths are planned. A surfaced path enters Yell Wood and follows the line of the Shropshire Union Canal. Access to the canal towpath itself is via steps or a steep, uneven track. The path on the southern side of the Mere is unsurfaced and muddy. Access back to the car park from the boat house is difficult and should not be attempted without help. Visitor Information Open dawn to dusk Free car parking for 20+ vehicles on hard-packed gravel surface Unsurfaced access from car park to paths, not currently suitable for unassisted wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Plans to improve paths are on-going Gates at key places around trails Bench seating available at main viewpoints, picnic bench at car park Well controlled dogs are welcome (dog bins provided) Nearest toilets – Ellesmere (2.3 miles / 3.6 km N52° 54’ 21.56” W2° 53’ 6.54”) Mereside Meander walking guide and Family Friendly walking guides available www.shropshire.gov.uk Getting there Colemere Country Park is located 1 mile from the A528, 2 miles south of Ellesmere. The country park is well sign posted from the road. Access from Welshampton along Lyneal Lane is also well signed. Ellesmere A495 A528 Colemere Country Park Shrewsbury Location Grid reference SJ 436 328 SAT NAV N52° 53’ 23.7” W2° 50’ 24.0” N N Easy access walks in Shropshire www.shropshirewalking.co.uk
