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West Midlands Region

Shrewsbury railway station – Shrewsbury Castle loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Shrewsbury railway station – Shrewsbury Castle loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

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Shrewsbury railway station – Shrewsbury Castle loop from Old Shrewsbury Canal Countryside Site

01:55

7.36km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.28 km for 59 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.03 km

Shrewsbury railway station

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive building, right next to Shrewsbury Castle.

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2

3.34 km

Laura's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Pal achter Shrewsbury Castle.

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3

3.40 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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4

3.54 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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5

3.61 km

Castlegate House

Highlight • Other

6

3.65 km

Shrewsbury Town Walls Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

allowing access down to the river gate.

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B

7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.11 km

1.73 km

303 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

2.08 km

762 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

26°C

13°C

41 %

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