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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Name: Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath
Rating: 2

Recommended by 55 cyclists

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Location: Uffington, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Shrewsbury Canal & River Severn loop from Shrewsbury

24.5km

01:26

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Shrewsbury City loop from Upton Magna

20.2km

01:14

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Church Stretton loop from Shrewsbury — Shropshire Hills

72.7km

04:41

790m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Nej

September 30, 2022

Shropshire's lost waterways were once a hub of industry, transporting coal from Telford to Shrewsbury in the 18th century, and iron ore and limestone during the 19th century. Several feats of engineering grace the now peaceful canals, including the Trench Incline, which raised boats by some 75ft and continued working until 1921; Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct; Berwick Tunnel - the first tunnel of a significant length which had a towpath through it - and eleven guillotine-gated locks, two of which can still be seen at Hadley Park, Telford. Today, the fine gravel of the towpaths, leisure and liveaboard boats and abundance of wildlife offers a perfect playground for cyclists, walkers and runners.

Steve Holt

January 23, 2021

Gravel path along the old canal lots of walkers.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Uffington, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

1. Shrewsbury Canal & River Severn loop from Shrewsbury

2. Shrewsbury City loop from Upton Magna

3. Church Stretton loop from Shrewsbury — Shropshire Hills

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