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West Midlands Region

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath – Lord Hill's Column loop from Shrewsbury

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath – Lord Hill's Column loop from Shrewsbury

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5.0

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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath – Lord Hill's Column loop from Shrewsbury

00:56

17.4km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.94 km for 105 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.96 km

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Shropshire's lost waterways were once a hub of industry, transporting coal from Telford to Shrewsbury in the 18th century, and iron ore and limestone during the 19th century. Several feats …

Tip by

2

3.97 km

The Corbet Arms

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic view of river from bottom pub garden.

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3

8.20 km

Tower House

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting point on the way.

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4

8.97 km

Thomas Telford's Bridge at Atcham

Highlight • Monument

Easy to miss if you go head down onto the new bridge. Watch out for it (it's obvious!) and stop if you can!

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5

8.99 km

View of St Eata's Church, Atcham

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a place to take a run and experience, nature and history.

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6

13.7 km

Lord Hill's Column

Highlight • Monument

B

17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

4.19 km

3.22 km

1.29 km

252 m

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

3.14 km

682 m

252 m

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Sunday 4 October

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13°C

13 %

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