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Tyrley Locks – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Market Drayton

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Tyrley Locks – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Market Drayton

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Tyrley Locks – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Market Drayton

02:21

8.93km

80m

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: February 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.72 km

Salisbury Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Salisbury Hill is the location of the camp of the Yorkist army following the battle of Blore Heath during the Civil War.

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3.14 km

The Tall Trees Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food and drink. Very popular on Sundays need to book.

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4.10 km

Tyrley Locks

Highlight • Structure

A nice place for a short rest

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4.85 km

Rylands House

Highlight • Historical Site

AN EARLY GEORGIAN BUILDING
IT WAS THE TOWN POST OFFICE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS
UNTIL 1863 WHEN IT BECAME A
"LADIES' SCHOOL” WITH LATER A BOYS' PREPARATORY CLASS UNTIL …

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7.10 km

The Field's Kitchen (Former Billington’s Gingerbread Bakery)

Highlight • Cafe

Since 1817….

In a stirring tale of over 200 years of secret recipes, historic gingerbread fraternities and rival gingerbread bakeries, the rural and historic Shropshire town of Market Drayton has …

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7.10 km

SITE OF THE PARISH FIRE STATION.
HORSE DRAWN ENGINES FROM THIS PLACE SERVED THE TOWN FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY. THE ALARM WAS RAISED BY RINGING THE BUTTERCROSS BELL AND THE HORSE COLLECTED
FROM A FIELD BELOW PHOENIX BANK.

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7.12 km

St Mary's Church, Market Drayton

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely looking old building and lots of interesting bits around it, look a bit neglected though unfortunately

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8.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

3.26 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.45 km

1.85 km

476 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

29 %

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Tyrley Locks – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Market Drayton

Salisbury Hill

The Tall Trees Pub & Restaurant

Tyrley Locks

Shropshire Union Canal

Rylands House

The Field's Kitchen (Former Billington’s Gingerbread Bakery)

The Hair Station

St Mary's Church, Market Drayton

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