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

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

Moderate

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

02:05

8.04km

50m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.02 km for 59 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.11 km

Shrewsbury Town Walls Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

allowing access down to the river gate.

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4.15 km

Castlegate House

Highlight • Other

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

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4.40 km

Laura's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Pal achter Shrewsbury Castle.

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4.46 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.

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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