Shrewsbury

Route Description: Take the challenge to ride all around the Wrekin or simply enjoy the views from the Mercian Way. Take in the Ironbridge Gorge.
Points of Interest: Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Haughmond Abbey, Attingham Park, Wroxeter Roman City
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Explore some of Shropshire's hidden byways as you cycle through North Shropshire.
Points of Interest: Attingham Park, Moreton Corbett Castle, Hawkstone Park
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Enjoy breathtaking views as you pedal up the Long Mountain and saunter along riverside lanes.
Points of Interest: Powis Castle, Melverley Craft centre, Charles Darwin Family Grave, St. Chads Church, Shrewsbury Abbey
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Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Make tracks alongside the River severn and old canal and take time to enjoy a slower pace of life as you cycle this scenic route.
Points of Interest: Sundorne Sport Village, Shrewsbury Quarry Park, Charles darwin family Grave, St. Chad's Church (Shrewsbury), Shrewsbury Abbey
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Takes you through the beautiful Quarry Park in Shrewsbury and alongside the River Severn on a traffic-free path.
Points of Interest: The Quarry Park - Shrewsbury, River Severn, The Shrewsbury Canal, Attingham Park (National Trust)
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: These two trails are for experienced mountain bikers only. There are berms, descents, jumps and turns to satisfy the most expert riders.
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Leaflet available from: Forrestry Commission West Midlands
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: This trail is for proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills. the route includes sections of single track and steep slopes.
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Leaflet available from: Forrestry Commission West Midlands
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: This is a challenging ride for riders developing their skills on this route's stepp climbs and decents and sections of single track.
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Leaflet available from: Forrestry Commission West Midlands
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: This is yet another hidden gem in Shropshire's crown with fantastic views across the surrounding countryside. This route is on wide tracks and forest roads and includes some hills.
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Leaflet available from: Forrestry Commission West Midlands
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: Two detailed maps of all the cycling and walking routes in Shrewsbury. Includes traffic free and on road cycle routes and the location of cycle parking and cycle shops - Cycle Shrewsbury Website
Points of Interest: The Quarry, Shrewsbury Abbey, The River Severn, Shrewsbury Castle, Battlefield Heritage Park, All the Kings Men Sculpture Trail, Shrewsbury Sports Village, Shrewsbury Town Centre, Rea Brook Valley local nature reserve
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 253017
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: The Six Castles Cycleway is a challenging hilly route running through Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle, Ludlow, Carven arms, Ludlow and Leominster
Points of Interest: Shrewsbury Castle, Bishop's Castle, Stokesay Castle, Ludlow Castle
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Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A 10 mile mostly traffic free ride aimed at families.
Points of Interest: The Quarry, Shrewsbury Sports Village, River Severn, Old Shrewsbury Canal, wildlife
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Council
Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: transport@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A rewarding ride, with a few challenging climbs offering wonderful views over the Shropshire hills and taking in Lyth Hill Country Park.
Points of Interest: Lyth Hill Country Park, Stapleton Church, great views of Shropshire Hills, Oaks
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Leaflet available from: Cycle Shrewsbury
Telephone: 01743 253017
Email: cycle.shrewsbury@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A longer ride for more experienced cyclists with great views of Wenlock Edge, The wrekin and visits to Acton Burnell Castle and Venus Pool Nature Reserve.
Points of Interest: Shrewsbury Abbey, Condover hall, Pitchford Hall, Acton Burnell Castle, Venus Pool Nature Reserve.
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Leaflet available from: Cycle Shrewsbury
Telephone: 01743 253017
Email: cycle.shrewsbury@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: This ride combines some places of interest in Shrewsbury with visits to Attingham Park and Home Farm.
Points of Interest: Shrewsbury Abbey, Attingham Park, home Farm, Old Atcham Bridge
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Leaflet available from: Cycle Shrewsbury
Telephone: 01743 253017
Email: cycle.shrewsbury@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Gentle route following Route 81 through Uffington and Upton Magna to Home Farm, Attingham. Option to extend to Rodington.
Points of Interest: Home Farm, Upton Magna, Sports Village
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Leaflet available from: Cycle Shrewsbury
Telephone: 01743 253017
Email: cycle.shrewsbury@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A family friendly, 7 mile, circular ride exploring Shrewsbury's footballing history. The route follows mostly designated cycle tracks and quiet roads.
Points of Interest: Greenhous football Stadium, Shrewsbury Abbey, various sites of previous SFTC football grounds, The Quarry park and childrens play areas
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Leaflet available from: Cycle Shrewsbury
Telephone: 01743 253008
Email: cycle.shrewsbury@shropshire.gov.uk