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River Penk – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Brewood

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River Penk – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Brewood

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River Penk – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Brewood

01:54

32.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.9 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.32 km

River Penk

Highlight • River

15.0 km

Church Eaton Village Sign

Highlight • Settlement

17.0 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

From the north side of the road there's a ramp down to canal level with benches on the east bank for you to sit and rest up.

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31.7 km

Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great little stop for a beer

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31.7 km

Swan Hotel

Highlight • Other

31.9 km

St Mary and St Chad's Church, Brewood

Highlight • Religious Site

The ancient market town of Brewood is rich in history and retains a sense of unspoilt, timeless charm. Among its most notable buildings is Speedwell Castle, which was built in …

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

552 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

14.6 km

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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River Penk – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Brewood

River Penk

Church Eaton Village Sign

Shropshire Union Canal

Bridge Inn

Swan Hotel

St Mary and St Chad's Church, Brewood

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