Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury Abbey

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury Abbey

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury Abbey

01:39

6.32km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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1.88 km

Shrewsbury Abbey

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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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2.30 km

English Bridge

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2.49 km

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury

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Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury is one the UK's most independent streets. All shops on the Cop are independent retailers, including the famous Tanners and Lion Hotel at the top.

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2.64 km

The Lion

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The lion hotel is famous for being where Charles Darwin stayed the night before heading out on his stage coach to board the Beagle. it's also thought to be haunted. …

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2.72 km

Fish Street, Shrewsbury

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You may recognise Fish Street from the 1984 movie, A Christmas Carol, which was filmed around Shrewsbury because of its cobbled streets and old buildings. It's now home to some …

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2.99 km

Shrewsbury Old Town

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During the English Civil War, Shrewsbury was a stronghold of the Royalists and only fell to Parliament's troops when a traitor let them through one of the town gates. This …

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4.02 km

The English Bridge

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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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4.40 km