This 10 mile bike ride takes you along the riverside into scenic Shropshire countryside. Starting at the Darwin memorial ‘Quantum Leap’ and leading into the beautiful Quarry park, this largely traffic free ride follows the River Severn and the old Shrewsbury Canal and ends at Uffington, close to Haughmond Hill. Attractions along the route include playgrounds, a variety of wildlife, cafes, the Quarry swimming baths and Shrewsbury Sports Village.
Family Friendly Rides – Traffic-free Adventures: Shrewsbury to Uffington
A 10 mile off road cycle route on tarmac and gravel paths, between Shrewsbury and Uffington. Allow one and a half hours. Suitable for adults and children over 8 years old.
The River Severn is 220 miles long, making it the longest river in Britain. Kingfishers and otters have been spotted living in the river banks. Look out for salmon jumping at certain times of the year and for swans nesting in the spring.
Shrewsbury Canal was built between 1792 and 1796 by Thomas Telford. The canal had the world’s first iron aqueduct and lock gates that opened upwards instead of outwards. The canal closed in 1921.
Refreshments
Town centre cafés, pubs and sandwich shops. Have a picnic down by the river!
Ride directions
Step 1
Use the toucan crossing to safely cross from the Geo Garden into Victoria Quay and
then continue into the Quarry.Step 2
Carry on past Porthill footbridge following the path around the River Severn.
Step 3
Continue on the path and go under Kingsland Bridge
Step 4
Continue under Greyfriars Bridge
Step 5
Keep pedalling; you will go under the English Bridge next
Step 6
Continue to follow the river towards the weir
Step 7
Continue along Sydney Avenue – this section is not traffic free so please be careful and follow the Highway Code.
Step 8
Take the next right junction into a housing estate and follow the road straight.
Step 9
At the end of the cul-de-sac follow the path between two houses to join the cycle track. Bear left and continue down
through the underpass (slow right down for the sharp bends of the underpass),bear left up a short hill and then turn right to follow the old Shrewsbury canal path.Step 10
Continue on the cycle track past Shrewsbury Sports Village.
Step 11
Carry on at the gates following signs for Route 81.
Step 12
Carry on through the underpass and continue towards the main road.
Step 13
Well done! You have reached
Uffington. At this point you can return along the route back to the Quarry. If you fancy a longer ride why not carry on to Upton Magna (3 miles) or Wellington (7 miles)?