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Haughmond Hill Viewpoint – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

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Haughmond Hill Viewpoint – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

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Haughmond Hill Viewpoint – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

03:25

12.7km

140m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.33 km

Restawhile Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place to learn skills

Tip by

6.32 km

Haughmond Hill

Highlight • Forest

Great spot for mtb and gravel riding. Also good for a walk with the dog.

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7.66 km

Haughmond Hill Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

nice place to enjoy coffee surrounded by nature

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8.36 km

View of Haughmond Hill Quarry

Highlight • Structure

An interesting view of the massive quarry. From the viewing points, a series of signs also tell you the geological history of the area.

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9.23 km

Haughmond Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Quary sky view !!!

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9.31 km

View of Shropshire Countryside from Nesscliffe Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good place for night ride biking.

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11.1 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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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

2.56 km

550 m

296 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

2.13 km

2.05 km

1.63 km

646 m

296 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Haughmond Hill Viewpoint – Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

Restawhile Bench

Haughmond Hill

Haughmond Hill Cafe

View of Haughmond Hill Quarry

Haughmond Hill Viewpoint

View of Shropshire Countryside from Nesscliffe Hill

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

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