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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Shrewsbury

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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Shrewsbury

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4.8

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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Shrewsbury

01:09

16.5km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.34 km for 86 m

After 15.1 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Coffee Evolution Café

Highlight • Cafe

good place for coffe and snacks within, its definitely must go for it ...

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1.73 km

The Quarry is Shrewsbury's beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury's most important site for recreation since the 16th Century. …

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2.87 km

Stop Café

Highlight • Cafe

3.08 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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3.86 km

Church of St Mary

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A quiet spot where the local denizens could seek healing for body and soul in the not so distant past.

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4.88 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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8.55 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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14.2 km

Kingsland Bridge

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Built in 1883, this impressive bridge spans the River Severn as it loops around Shrewsbury town centre. The bridge is Grade II-listed and privately owned, remaining a toll bridge for …

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.81 km

3.11 km

2.94 km

2.43 km

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.19 km

1.23 km

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

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The English Bridge – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Shrewsbury

Coffee Evolution Café

The Quarry Park

Stop Café

The English Bridge

Church of St Mary

Shrewsbury Weir

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Kingsland Bridge

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