Upton Magna is a village in Shropshire, England, featuring a diverse landscape well-suited for outdoor activities. The region's terrain includes prominent natural landmarks such as The Wrekin Summit and Haughmond Hill, alongside the historic Shrewsbury Canal towpath. A network of rural lanes, quiet bridleways, and woodlands provides varied environments for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more. This combination of natural features makes Upton Magna a notable location for exploring the outdoors.
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32
riders
61.8km
03:11
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.2km
01:53
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50.1km
02:11
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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14
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20.2km
01:14
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.2km
02:28
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.2km
02:03
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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240
hikers
5.97km
01:39
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.49km
00:57
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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200
runners
7.30km
00:51
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.6km
02:37
140m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.60km
00:28
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.5km
01:15
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
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54.4km
04:26
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

17
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7.84km
00:50
240m
240m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.2km
02:13
240m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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58.1km
03:39
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Upton Magna offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by over 27,000 visitors.
Upton Magna's landscape includes prominent natural landmarks such as The Wrekin Summit, offering expansive views. Haughmond Hill is another significant wooded area. The historic Shrewsbury Canal towpath provides flat, accessible paths, complemented by rural lanes and bridleways.
Upton Magna provides a range of hiking trails, from scenic walks to Haughmond Hill to more accessible options. Hikers can find detailed information and routes in the Hiking around Upton Magna guide. One notable route is the 'Upton Magna Meander' which leads to Haughmond Hill.
Upton Magna offers diverse cycling routes, including quiet rural lanes and sections of National Cycle Route 81. Options range from easy, mostly paved routes to more challenging ones with elevation gains. Cyclists can explore routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Upton Magna and Cycling around Upton Magna guides.
Upton Magna features running trails that utilize paved surfaces and sections of the Shrewsbury Canal towpath. Some running loops are described as moderate, requiring good fitness. More details on routes can be found in the Running Trails around Upton Magna guide.
Yes, Upton Magna includes options for mountain biking. Specific routes and information for this sport are available. The MTB Trails around Upton Magna guide provides details on suitable routes.
Upton Magna offers easy and family-friendly walking options, particularly along the Shrewsbury Canal towpath. The region is categorized as family-friendly, indicating suitable routes for various ages and abilities. For specific easy routes, consult the Easy hikes around Upton Magna guide.
Routes in Upton Magna have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,200 individual ratings. Over 27,000 visitors have explored the routes in the area.
The area around Upton Magna features several historical points of interest. The Wrekin Summit is home to an Iron Age hill fort. Cruck Cottage, one of Europe's oldest standing cottages, and the wall paintings in St Lucia's Church add cultural interest to walks.
Komoot offers several guides for Upton Magna, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Upton Magna, Road Cycling Routes around Upton Magna, and Running Trails around Upton Magna. Guides for easy hikes, touring cycling, and mountain biking are also available.
The official website for local governance in the area is the Upton Magna Parish Council website. It can be accessed at uptonmagna.com. This site provides information relevant to the local community.

