The Severn Way – Plynlimon to Bristol

Melverley to Shrewsbury

This section of the walk takes you through the main flood plains of the Shropshire section with frequent embankments to manage the floods. Although spectacular, beware of using this section after winter rains!

Shrewsbury

The Severn Way passes through the heart of this medieval county town offering many opportunities for rest and distraction. A loop of the river almost encircles the historic medieval town meaning that you can access all of the attractions and services that Shrewsbury has to offer

Shrewsbury to Ironbridge

This section of the walk passes along some of the most spectacular meanders that the Severn has to offer plus walking along some quiet country lanes. You also pass close to the Roman settlement of Wroxeter with spectacular ruins dating back to roman times.

Ironbridge

Ironbridge was the historic industrial heartland of Britain, known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Again there are opportunities here to rest and stay a while with numerous heritage museums, shops, pubs and places to stay.

Ironbridge to Bridgnorth

This stretch of the river passes through the fertile wide valleys of the Severn. This quiet stretch of the route showcases the lowland arable landscape whith few settlements until you reach Bridgnorth.

Bridgnorth

Featuring high town and low town, this historic market town has much to offer with shops, pubs and places to stay. It is also the start of the Severn Valley Railway, a historic steam railway that offers an alternative way to enjoy the river and its landscape.

Bridgnorth to Upper Arley (Worcestershire)

Whilst walking the last section of the route in Shropshire, you will often see or hear the steam trains of the Severn Valley Railway. You can rest a while at Severn Valley Country Park to drink in the atmosphere of this historic industrial area famous for its mining. The Shropshire section of the Severn Way then passes through quiet pastures to where it ends at a bridge near Severn Lodge. The route then continues in Worcestershire on its way to Bristol.