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West Midlands Region

Whitchurch Urban

St. Michael's Church, Marbury – Grindley Brook Locks loop from Whitchurch

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Whitchurch Urban

St. Michael's Church, Marbury – Grindley Brook Locks loop from Whitchurch

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St. Michael's Church, Marbury – Grindley Brook Locks loop from Whitchurch

04:20

16.7km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 14.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.60 km

St. Michael's Church, Marbury

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful Church overlooking Big Mere

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2

9.58 km

Wellington Lock and Walleys Pub

Highlight • Structure

some parts of towpath are overgrown and muddy

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3

12.2 km

Grindley Brook Locks

Highlight • Structure

Grindley Brook is a little village just outside Whitchurch on the border of Shropshire, Cheshire and Wales. It's home to six canal locks, three of which form a staircase that …

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4

14.1 km

Whitchurch Canal Arm Lift Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Whitchurch Canal Arm ramble, just enough for the Grandkids.

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5

15.4 km

St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch

Highlight • Religious Site

St Alkmund’s Church is a captivating Grade I-listed building. Founded in 912 AD, the church was initially built of white stone, which is why the town is called Whitechurch. However, …

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6

15.7 km

Whitchurch Town Clock

Highlight • Monument

Roman style clock in heart of Whitchurch, makes classic atmosphere…

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7

15.7 km

Benjamin's Delicatessen & Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Definitely must come in for coffee and cake on your coffee ride, nice coffee and cakes in heart of Whitchurch 👍

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8

15.7 km

Whitchurch High Street

Highlight • Historical Site

B

16.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

4.12 km

4.08 km

3.61 km

490 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

4.35 km

2.98 km

1.98 km

421 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

60 %

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