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The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Audlem

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The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Audlem

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The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Audlem

01:13

4.71km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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456 m

Audlem Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Audlem is situated on the Shropshire Union Canal which has a run of 15 locks, designed by Thomas Telford, to raise the canal from the Cheshire Plain to the 93 feet (28 m) higher Shropshire Plain.

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The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Highlight • Pub

Take a seat and relax next to the canal with a pint or a coffee.

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726 m

Constructed during the 18th century, the Shropshire Union canal served as a vital artery during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the canal flows through Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire from Ellesmere Port …

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4.45 km

St James' Church, Audlem

Highlight • Historical Site

The parish church in Audlem stands on a hill overlooking the village. Well worth a visit.

audlemstjameschurch.org.uk/church-history

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4.49 km

Audlem Centre

Highlight • Settlement

4.53 km

Audlem Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Audlem is a sizeable picturesque canal side village with a long history that goes back to the doomsday book. Audlem is famous for its run of 15 locks designed by …

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4.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

954 m

235 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.62 km

820 m

341 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

6°C

78 %

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The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Audlem

Audlem Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal

The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Shropshire Union Canal Lock

St James' Church, Audlem

Audlem Centre

Audlem Village

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