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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Great Hanwood

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Great Hanwood

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Great Hanwood

01:46

29.4km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.0 km for 76 m

After 22.6 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.5 km

Shrewsbury cycle path with stone-arch bridge

Highlight • Trail

The great thing here in Shrewsbury is the accessible of good quality cycle lanes and trails and general traffic free areas. This cycle lane section is no exception.

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20.0 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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20.4 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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20.7 km

Church of St Mary

Highlight • Other

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

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22.3 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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29.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

5.83 km

2.14 km

1.82 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

26.4 km

2.26 km

673 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

31°C

14°C

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Great Hanwood

Condover Hall

Shrewsbury cycle path with stone-arch bridge

Shrewsbury Abbey Station

Shrewsbury Abbey

The English Bridge

Stop Café

Church of St Mary

The Quarry Park

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