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West Midlands Region

Lower Frankton Locks – Whittington Castle loop from Whittington

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Lower Frankton Locks – Whittington Castle loop from Whittington

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Lower Frankton Locks – Whittington Castle loop from Whittington

04:10

16.4km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.78 km

Lockgate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An extremely steep bridge that we drove over getting to the car park (it was like a ride from Alton Towers 🤣) and then walked over at the start and end of our route.

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6.47 km

Lower Frankton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

These locks sit at Frankton Junction, where the Montgomery Canal leads south from the Llangollen Canal. There's a staircase of two locks and two additional locks here, making it a …

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6.51 km

Frankton Staircase Locks

Highlight • Structure

4

15.5 km

Whittington Castle

Highlight • Castle

Free to enter, £2 parking (paid in the cafe). A great little place to look around. Free walking tours are available - check website for more details. There’s also a …

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5

15.7 km

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the road it makes for an interesting stop especially if you are into Norman ruins.

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15.9 km

Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Whittington Castle is a castle in northern Shropshire, England, owned and managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. The castle was originally a motte-and-bailey castle, but this was replaced in …

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

4.82 km

1.50 km

1.10 km

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.48 km

5.52 km

1.54 km

1.39 km

318 m

109 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

59 %

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