Whitchurch to Shrewsbury - Shropshire`s Great Outdoors

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THIS LEAFLET
Shrewsbury to Whitchurch
It’s great to get out and about on a bike in Shropshire.
Discover hundreds of miles of National Cycle Network
routes along quiet lanes, explore traffic-free trails
along old railways and waterways, follow the cycle
rides from historic towns and get muddy on mountain
bike tracks in woods and forests.
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Explore some of Shropshire’s hidden byways as you
cycle through North Shropshire.
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Shrewsbury to Whitchurch
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Whitchurch
Chester
A 200 mile heritage trail
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Visitor Information Centres
Back lanes and byways
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Shrewsbury
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WhitchurchHeritageCentre
Escape from the fast
pace of everyday life
with a leisurely ride
along the Mercian
Way.
Attractions
during the Civil War in 1643 and large parts burnt
down in 1677, there are still some handsome
Mediaeval, Georgian and Victorian buildings in the
town centre. Visit Mythstories to find out more.
Enjoy some of the
best byways and quiet
lanes as you pass through the rolling countryside
of north Shropshire. Make some small diversions
from the route to explore the historic towns of
Whitchurch, Wem or Shrewsbury. Take time
to visit the extensive Hawkstone Park & Follies
and Hodnet Hall Gardens or atmospheric ruins
of Moreton Corbet Castle (English Heritage) and
Haughmond Abbey (English Heritage). Make the
connection with local train services at Whitchurch,
Prees, Wem, Yorton or Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury: Shropshire’s county town
Nestling in a bend in the River Severn, Shrewsbury’s
historic centre is full of black and white buildings and
a network of mediaeval streets and ‘shuts’. There’s
a wide range of interesting shops and refreshment
stops as well as the famous Quarry Park (home
of the annual Flower Show), the Abbey, Castle,
museums and art galleries. There are also over 25
miles of cycle routes (including traffic-free riverside
routes), to help you explore the rest of the town.
Whitchurch: time trails
The bustling market town of
Whitchurch has many fine buildings
dating from Mediaeval, Tudor and
Georgian times and a pleasant
park and gardens in the heart of
the town. It boasts an excellent
array of interesting shopping facilities, weekly
market (Fridays) and multi-purpose Heritage and
Craft Centre. The Clock Trail explores the town’s
famous timepieces. From the railway station, head
southwest to the Hatton Way disused railway path.
Look out for the Mercian warrior.
What is the Mercian Way?
From the Wyre Forest to Chester the route runs through
the former ancient Kingdom of Mercia, once ruled by
the powerful Offa, the first man to claim the title of
King of England. To commemorate the route’s l i n k s
with the region’s turbulent past, special castiron waymarkers have been commissioned
in the form of Anglo-Saxon warriors. Set
up at strategic points along the trail, the
soldiers will be on duty all year round to
ensure that travellers can easily get their
bearings.
Wem: home of the sweet pea
Famous for Henry Eckford (creator of the modern
sweet pea) and the intriguing legend of its treacle
mines, Wem is a small town with a warm welcome for
visitors. Although the town was virtually demolished
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Cycling contacts
CycleLifeShrewsbury*-Shrewsbury
DaveMellorCycles*-Shrewsbury
Halfords-Shrewsbury
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Stan’sCycles*-Shrewsbury
TheTrailhead-Shrewsbury
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JackDaviesCycles-Wem
ColourSupplies*-Whitchurch
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Sustrans
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Code of Conduct
ı Cycle with care
ı Always follow the Highway Code
ı Be considerate to other users,
and give way to pedestrians and
horse riders
ı Take particular care at junctions,
when cycling downhill and on
loose surfaces
ı Ride in single file on narrow or
busy roads
ı Consider wearing a helmet and
high visibility clothing
ı Fit a bell and use it – don’t
surprise people
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