Shrewsbury To Wem

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 27.49 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 8h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 183 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 159 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 158 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 47 m
  • ⚐
    District: Shrewsbury 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 52.70685° / W 2.7467°
  • ⚑
    End: N 52.856745° / W 2.718088°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 52 m - Start near 8 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AD, UK
  2. 2 : km 0.02 - alt. 49 m - Continue onto English Bridge, A458
  3. 3 : km 0.12 - alt. 50 m - Continue onto Wyle Cop, A458
  4. 4 : km 0.13 - alt. 50 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 1.26 - alt. 49 m - Turn right onto Sydney Avenue
  6. 6 : km 2 - alt. 48 m - Turn slight right
  7. 7 : km 3.03 - alt. 56 m - Turn sharp left onto Old Shrewsbury Canal Path
  8. 8 : km 4.58 - alt. 54 m - Turn slight right
  9. 9 : km 4.6 - alt. 53 m - Turn slight right onto Old Shrewsbury Canal Path
  10. 10 : km 5.27 - alt. 54 m - Turn sharp left
  11. 11 : km 5.33 - alt. 54 m - Turn right onto Church Road
  12. 12 : km 5.35 - alt. 54 m - Turn left
  13. 13 : km 10.06 - alt. 69 m - Turn right onto A53
  14. 14 : km 10.08 - alt. 69 m - Turn slight left
  15. 15 : km 12.6 - alt. 94 m - Turn right onto Wood Road
  16. 16 : km 12.85 - alt. 88 m - Continue onto Station Road
  17. 17 : km 13.18 - alt. 79 m - Turn left
  18. 18 : km 14.06 - alt. 80 m - Turn slight right onto Ladymas Lane
  19. 19 : km 14.15 - alt. 80 m - Turn slight right
  20. 20 : km 14.64 - alt. 79 m - Turn right onto Mill Lane
  21. 21 : km 14.65 - alt. 78 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 16.79 - alt. 85 m - Turn right onto Cross Roads
  23. 23 : km 16.8 - alt. 85 m - Turn left
  24. 24 : km 17.07 - alt. 87 m - Turn left onto Sandy Lane
  25. 25 : km 17.35 - alt. 97 m - Turn right onto High Street
  26. 26 : km 17.4 - alt. 98 m - Turn right
  27. 27 : km 20.09 - alt. 98 m - Turn sharp left onto A49
  28. 28 : km 22.39 - alt. 70 m - Turn right
  29. 29 : km 22.4 - alt. 70 m - Turn left onto A49
  30. 30 : km 22.41 - alt. 71 m - Turn right
  31. 31 : km 23.41 - alt. 82 m - Turn slight left onto 100 Steps
  32. 32 : km 23.83 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
  33. 33 : km 25.99 - alt. 80 m - Turn left onto Weir Lane
  34. 34 : km 26.56 - alt. 74 m - Turn sharp left
  35. 35 : km 27.09 - alt. 78 m - Turn left onto Aston Road
  36. 36 : km 27.46 - alt. 80 m - Turn left onto Aston Street, B5065
  37. E : km 27.49 - alt. 79 m

Useful Information

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↔7.25 km ↗+169 m ↘-172 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pontesbury (Shropshire)

This Shropshire walk explores the countryside to the north of the Stiperstones. The route is generally on well marked paths and tracks. One of the highlights of the walk is the area known as the Hollies which is home to some of the oldest Holly trees in the UK, with some dating back over 400 years.

Walking The Wrekin from near Cluddley

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↔3.78 km ↗+212 m ↘-175 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)

This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.

Walking A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley

Walker
↔6.88 km ↗+327 m ↘-310 m ◔2h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)

An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.

Walking The Stiperstones and Blakemoor Flat from the Knolls

Walker
↔7.75 km ↗+192 m ↘-150 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)

A short walk in the Shropshire Hills that provides some wonderful views. The Stiperstones have a rocky quartzite ridge and this provides a dramatic backdrop to the walk.

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