Shrewsbury to Telford

Description

Follow National Cycle routes 81, 45 and 55 through Shropshire on this pleasant ride. The ride starts near the train station in Shrewsbury and soon joins the Shropshire Way which takes you along the River Severn and National Cycle Route 81 to Upton Magna. The route then follows National Cycle Route 45 along country roads with regular views of the river and a short stretch through Attingham Park. This is a good place to stop for a break and see the the mansion and deer park.
There are also splendid views of The Wrekin - part of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Shortly after passing The Wrekin you'll join the Severn Way taking you along the river into Ironbridge. Here you join National Cycle route 55 to Coalport and then Telford following off road paths.

Shrewsbury to Telford Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Shrewsbury to Telford Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

28 miles (45 km)

Difficulty

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Joining Routes

Severn Way, The Wrekin

Memory Map Route

Shrewsbury to Telford.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Shrewsbury to Telford.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


River Severn, Shrewsbury	Attingham Park	The Wrekin 1	The Wrekin 2

Coalbrookdale near Ironbridge	Approaching Ironbridge	Crossing Coalport Bridge near Telford	Telford

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route