GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Battlefield Shrewsbury Walk

1.55 miles (2.5 km)

This walk explores the Battlefield Heritage Park, just north of the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury.  It is located on the site of the 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury fought between King Henry IV and English rebel nobleman Henry Percy. There is an accessible circular walking trail to follow around the site which also visits the Battlefield Church. Also known as St Mary Magdalene it was built in the fifteenth century to commemorate the battle. The area considered to be the site of the battle remains almost completely undeveloped, although in use as agricultural land and enclosed by hedges.
You can start the walk from the car park, just off the A5124, just to the north of Shrewsbury. Other facilities include a series of information panels, a café and farm shop.
To continue your walking in the area head south to pick up the Severn Way and enjoy a waterside walk along the River Severn.

Battlefield Shrewsbury Walk OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Battlefield Shrewsbury Walk Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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Photos

Battlefield 1403 nr. Shrewsbury - geograph.org.uk - 1548883

Battlefield 1403 nr. Shrewsbury New sign and plaque added as the site gets a makeover.

St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Battlefield, Nr. Shrewsbury - geograph.org.uk - 357238

St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Battlefield, Nr. Shrewsbury

Battlefield Shrewsbury Walk

In 1403 this was the site of the battle between Henry IV & Harry Percy aka Hotspur. The battle is mentioned by William Shakespeare in his play Henry IV part 1. Hotspur's forces were located on the ridge in the centre & left of the picture. Hotspur was killed in the battle & his corpse later quartered in the centre of Shrewsbury - a monument now marks that site.

Fishpond at Battlefield Church - geograph.org.uk - 1826384

Fishpond at Battlefield Church

Footpath around the battlefield - Battle of Shrewsbury - 1403 - geograph.org.uk - 1822396

Footpath around the battlefield

Battle of Shrewsbury - 1403 - Starting position of Royal Army - geograph.org.uk - 1823152

Starting position of Royal Army 

Shrewsbury Battlefield - geograph.org.uk - 2773

Shrewsbury Battlefield towards the church

Board Walk - geograph.org.uk - 2513055

Board Walk near the church

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Battlefield Shrewsbury Walk.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Battlefield Shrewsbury Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)