Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury Abbey

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury Abbey

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Shrewsbury Abbey – The English Bridge loop from Shrewsbury Abbey

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6.32km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Shrewsbury Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Shrewsbury (commonly known as Shrewsbury Abbey)
The Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Benedictine monastery by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. It grew to be one of the most important and influential abbeys in England, and an important centre of pilgrimage. Although much of the Abbey was destroyed in the 16th century, the nave survived as a parish church, and today serves as the mother church for the Parish of Holy Cross.
Cadfael
Shrewsbury Abbey is the setting for The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters, in which the fictional Brother Cadfael is embroiled in a series of historical murder mysteries. The character of Cadfael is a Welsh Benedictine monk living at the Abbey in the first half of the 12th century.
Music
Choir- The Abbey has a long-standing reputation for excellence in choral music.
Organ- The Abbey has a fine organ, built in 1911 by William Hill and Son. shrewsburyabbey.com/music/hill-organ

Tours, Events and visits check out the abbey website for more information
shrewsburyabbey.com

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2.30 km

English Bridge

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2.49 km

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury

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Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury is one the UK's most independent streets. All shops on the Cop are independent retailers, including the famous Tanners and Lion Hotel at the top.

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2.64 km

The Lion

Highlight • Pub

The lion hotel is famous for being where Charles Darwin stayed the night before heading out on his stage coach to board the Beagle. it's also thought to be haunted. it has an spectacular ball room as well if you fancy a dance.

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2.72 km

Fish Street, Shrewsbury

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

You may recognise Fish Street from the 1984 movie, A Christmas Carol, which was filmed around Shrewsbury because of its cobbled streets and old buildings. It's now home to some cute coffee shops and the Three Fishes pub, which does pretty great ales.

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2.99 km

Shrewsbury Old Town

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During the English Civil War, Shrewsbury was a stronghold of the Royalists and only fell to Parliament's troops when a traitor let them through one of the town gates. This gate, the "St Mary’s Water Gate", is today also known by the name "Traitor’s Gate".
The historic town centre is well preserved and consists of numerous narrow streets and passageways. 660 buildings are on the list of protected monuments.
Charles Dickens' 1984 Christmas story was filmed predominantly in the historic British town of Shrewsbury.

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4.02 km

The English Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The English Bridge is one of two routes into the historic town centre, it has beautiful views of the town's historic architecture. A perfect spot for photography at sunset. Also there has known to be Otters and Cormorants on the river by the bridge.

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4.40 km