St Alkmund’s Church is a captivating Grade I-listed building. Founded in 912 AD, the church was initially built of white stone, which is why the town is called Whitechurch. However, in 1711 the tower collapsed and had to be rebuilt in red sandstone ashlar, which is why the ‘white church’ looks a little redder than you might expect.

Piotr Stopaj 🧉

September 3, 2021

Road cycling

Impressive church, worth seeing inside as well.

David Bavin-Hobbs

October 11, 2022

Road cycling

Focal point of the nice town of Whitchurch. The town takes its name from the white stone originally used to make the church, way back in around the 10th Century AD.

A very impressive building and well worth checking out if you have time to stop.

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1. Marbury & Wrenbury loop from Whitchurch

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2. Grindley Brook Locks – Victoria Jubilee Park loop from Whitchurch

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3. Grindley Brook Locks – Whitchurch High Street loop from Agden

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Elevation 110 m

8.30-17.30 every day

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Church St, Whitchurch SY13 1LB

www.stalkmunds.com/

01948 665413

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Location: Whitchurch Urban, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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