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Shrewsbury Canal & River Severn loop from Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Canal & River Severn loop from Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Canal & River Severn loop from Shrewsbury

01:26

24.5km

110m

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Embark on an easy touring bicycle ride along the Shrewsbury Canal & River Severn loop from Shrewsbury, a route that combines peaceful riverside and canal paths with rural landscapes. You'll cycle on mostly paved surfaces, with some fine gravel sections, enjoying scenic views of the River Severn and passing through…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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4.46 km

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Shropshire's lost waterways were once a hub of industry, transporting coal from Telford to Shrewsbury in the 18th century, and iron ore and limestone during the 19th century. Several feats …

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5.29 km

Holy Trinity Church, Uffington

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There have been several churches built on this site. The church was first founded in around 1155 but fell into disrepair and the present building was built in 1856. Not …

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8.84 km

Upton Magna Village Store & Café

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Really excellent little cafe. I checked that the sausages in the sausage bap were proper sausages - they certainly were. Got ribbed somewhat for my fancy London ways!

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24.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

7.13 km

1.14 km

503 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

8.08 km

331 m

127 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Holy Trinity Church, Uffington

Upton Magna Village Store & Café

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