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Shrewsbury Castle – Christ Church, Annscroft loop from Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Castle – Christ Church, Annscroft loop from Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury Castle – Christ Church, Annscroft loop from Shrewsbury

03:54

51.1km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 540 m for 110 m

After 1.50 km for 66 m

After 32.3 km for 52 m

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Train Station

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449 m

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.

Here you'll now find items including uniforms, medals, weapons and photographs stretching back to the 18th century.

You can also get married here, with the beautiful walled gardens a great backdrop for anyone's special day!

Entrance to the castle gardens is free, and well worth a gander if you're passing by.

Find out more including seasonal opening hours here: shrewsburymuseum.org.uk/visit-shrewsbury/shrewsbury-castle

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637 m

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 worth a look for the views you can see across the town from the top floor.

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994 m

Church of St Mary

Highlight • Other

A quiet spot where the local denizens could seek healing for body and soul in the not so distant past.

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1.48 km

Stop Café

Highlight • Cafe

9.03 km

View of Shropshire from Lyth Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This starts out as a double-track rough lane, which after going through a gate, leads onto a short grassy section before a short, steep rocky descent to another gate. The rocky descent is gnarly! So I'd get off and walk down it unless you've got good mountain bike skills.

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