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The Dingle, Quarry Park – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury

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The Dingle, Quarry Park – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury

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The Dingle, Quarry Park – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury

02:32

9.77km

60m

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 27, 2026

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913 m

The Dingle, Quarry Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This part of Quarry park is called the Dingle. The Dingle was transformed by world renowned Blue Peter-famed gardener, Percy Thrower. This garden is locked at night. For opening times visit shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk/assets/dingle-garden

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1.06 km

St Chad's Church

Highlight • Other

2.23 km

The English Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The English Bridge is one of two routes into the historic town centre, it has beautiful views of the town's historic architecture. A perfect spot for photography at sunset. Also …

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3.15 km

Shrewsbury Prison

Highlight • Historical Site

Never been inside 😏

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8.09 km

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury

Highlight • Settlement

Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury is one the UK's most independent streets. All shops on the Cop are independent retailers, including the famous Tanners and Lion Hotel at the top.

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8.23 km

The Lion

Highlight • Pub

The lion hotel is famous for being where Charles Darwin stayed the night before heading out on his stage coach to board the Beagle. it's also thought to be haunted. …

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8.32 km

Fish Street, Shrewsbury

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

You may recognise Fish Street from the 1984 movie, A Christmas Carol, which was filmed around Shrewsbury because of its cobbled streets and old buildings. It's now home to some …

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9.04 km

View of Welsh Bridge

Highlight • River

Welsh Bridge is an impressive, Grade II-listed structure that spans the River Severn in Shrewsbury. Completed in 1795, the bridge in made from Grinshill sandstone, quarried at Grinshill not far …

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

2.33 km

2.02 km

793 m

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

2.89 km

701 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

55 %

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The Dingle, Quarry Park – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury

The Dingle, Quarry Park

St Chad's Church

The English Bridge

Shrewsbury Prison

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury

The Lion

Fish Street, Shrewsbury

View of Welsh Bridge

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