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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath – Old Shrewsbury Canal Path loop from Uffington

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West Midlands Region

Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath – Old Shrewsbury Canal Path loop from Uffington

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Old Shrewsbury Canal Towpath – Old Shrewsbury Canal Path loop from Uffington

00:42

6.75km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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784 m

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 of engineering grace the now peaceful canals, including the Trench Incline, which raised boats by some 75ft and continued working until 1921; Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct; Berwick Tunnel - the first tunnel of a significant length which had a towpath through it - and eleven guillotine-gated locks, two of which can still be seen at Hadley Park, Telford. Today, the fine gravel of the towpaths, leisure and liveaboard boats and abundance of wildlife offers a perfect playground for cyclists, walkers and runners.

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1.80 km

Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

3

1.92 km

Shrewsbury Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened in 1797 and abandoned in 1944, with just a few small sections remaining.

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4.12 km

Old Shrewsbury Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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6.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

702 m

673 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

1.70 km

591 m

450 m

118 m

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Tuesday 18 August

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