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West Midlands Region

Haughmond Abbey – Shrewsbury Castle loop from Haughmond Abbey

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Haughmond Abbey – Shrewsbury Castle loop from Haughmond Abbey

Moderate

6

hikers

Haughmond Abbey – Shrewsbury Castle loop from Haughmond Abbey

04:03

15.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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180 m

Haughmond Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

This ruined, medieval abbey retains an impressive presence. Significant sections of the Augustinian abbey remain in place, including some dating back to the 12th century. The abbey sits in beautiful …

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2

7.61 km

Civil War Gateway

Highlight • Other

3

7.86 km

Shrewsbury Town Walls Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

allowing access down to the river gate.

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4

7.90 km

Castlegate House

Highlight • Other

5

7.97 km

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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6

8.11 km

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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7

8.37 km

Shrewsbury railway station

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive building, right next to Shrewsbury Castle.

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8

8.48 km

Shrewsbury Prison

Highlight • Historical Site

Never been inside 😏

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.16 km

1.95 km

870 m

622 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

3.78 km

3.67 km

2.47 km

589 m

291 m

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Thursday 3 September

19°C

13°C

24 %

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