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West Midlands Region

Shrewsbury Castle – Christ Church, Annscroft loop from Shrewsbury

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Shrewsbury Castle – Christ Church, Annscroft loop from Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Castle – Christ Church, Annscroft loop from Shrewsbury

03:54

51.1km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 540 m for 110 m

After 1.50 km for 66 m

After 32.3 km for 52 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

449 m

Shrewsbury Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The unmistakable red stone of Shrewsbury Castle, now home to the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust, is a landmark in the centre of Shropshire's historic county town.

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2

637 m

Shrewsbury Library and the Charles Darwin statue

Highlight • Monument

Shrewsbury Library is a pretty remarkable building it used to be the Shrewsbury Schiol before it moved location. it is open every day (when not in lock down) and is …

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3

994 m

Church of St Mary

Highlight • Other

A quiet spot where the local denizens could seek healing for body and soul in the not so distant past.

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4

1.48 km

Stop Café

Highlight • Cafe

5

9.03 km

View of Shropshire from Lyth Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This starts out as a double-track rough lane, which after going through a gate, leads onto a short grassy section before a short, steep rocky descent to another gate. The …

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9.42 km

Lyth Hill Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

19.8 km

Puntley Road Track

Highlight • Trail

A good long climb with a farm type track, lots of potholes and muddy after rain. Grippy tyres a must.

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8

23.6 km

Gateway to the Stiperstones

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great gravel section putting you at the foot of the Stiperstones. Best in drier months or prepare to get muddy!

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9

43.2 km

Christ Church, Annscroft

Highlight • Religious Site

B

51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

10.4 km

4.87 km

3.76 km

3.23 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

12.9 km

5.44 km

887 m

795 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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