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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Telford Central

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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Telford Central

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5.0

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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Telford Central

04:02

62.8km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Ironbridge Gorge WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.0 km

Private Woodland Trail, Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Fast flowing downhill, very tricky in places so take it carefully the first couple of times.

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18.4 km

The Old Oak Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big oak tree looking wise with nice background view.

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31.0 km

Shrewsbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Shrewsbury (commonly known as Shrewsbury Abbey)
The Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Benedictine monastery by the Norman Earl of …

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31.2 km

The English Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The English Bridge is one of two routes into the historic town centre, it has beautiful views of the town's historic architecture. A perfect spot for photography at sunset. Also …

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32.6 km

Shrewsbury Weir

Highlight • Structure

A solid concrete weir was built at Shrewsbury in 1909 to keep water level at a nominal height for boating

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36.3 km

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

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 …

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37.1 km

Holy Trinity Church, Uffington

Highlight • Historical Site

There have been several churches built on this site. The church was first founded in around 1155 but fell into disrepair and the present building was built in 1856. Not …

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44.8 km

Wroxeter Roman City

Highlight • Monument

Looking at the crumbling ruins of Wroxeter Roman City, you wouldn't think these walls were the fourth largest city, the same size as Pompeii, during Roman Britain. You can delve …

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62.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

12.1 km

3.31 km

2.32 km

2.12 km

623 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

22.9 km

2.06 km

489 m

399 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Telford Central

Private Woodland Trail, Shropshire Hills National Landscape

The Old Oak Tree

Shrewsbury Abbey

The English Bridge

Shrewsbury Weir

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Holy Trinity Church, Uffington

Wroxeter Roman City

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