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National Cycle Route 45 - Shropshire's Great Outdoors not cycle along this quiet section of the...
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Why not cycle along this quiet section of the award winning National Cycle Network? Follow the Mercian Way through beautiful countryside and along a disused railway, above the banks of the River Severn. Bridgnorth Bridgnorth is a bustling market town with lots to see and do, including the beautiful old Town Hall, the Cliff Railway, Daniel’s Mill, and the Severn Valley Railway (SVR). A hit with tourists and railway enthusiasts alike, the SVR runs magnificent steam engine passenger trains from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. The railway line follows the River Severn for most of the route, with spectacular views – particularly from the Victoria Bridge which crosses the Severn at 200 feet high! Why not stop in Bridgnorth and experience this for yourself? www.svr.co.uk Apley Forge Halfway between Bridgnorth and Ironbridge the route passes through Apley Forge, so don’t forget to make a stop at Linley Halt. Now a private residence, the old Linley Station is still an interesting piece of SVR history. The station was built at the request of Thomas C. Whitmore of Apley Park Estate, who strongly opposed the construction of the railway, originally requesting for tunnels to be built to avoid destroying the privacy of the park and grounds. In 1855 plans to build tunnels were finally abandoned in exchange for significant compensation plus the construction of a station at which passenger trains in each direction could be stopped on request. Linley Station was the result! Passenger trains ceased running in 1963. Ironbridge: birthplace of the Industrial Revolution Ironbridge is a beautiful town with a rich industrial heritage. The Iron Bridge, from which the town gets its name, was the first of its kind. Other fantastic historic sites and museums for you to visit in and around the Ironbridge Gorge include the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Coalport China Museum and Tar Tunnel, Museum Of The Gorge, Jackfield Tile Museum, Broseley Pipeworks and Enginuity. www.ironbridge.org.uk SHROPSHIRE CYCLE MAP Bridgnorth to Ironbridge 45 Designed by yarrington ltd, www.yarrington.co.uk © Shropshire Council July 2013 45 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. Why not try out other sections of the Mercian Way? Discover ancient woodland and peaceful river valley scenery from Wyre Valley to Bridgnorth, explore some of Shropshire’s hidden byways from Whitchurch to Shrewsbury or challenge yourself to ride all around the Wrekin! Important information – Disused railway • Winter closures – between 1 Nov and 31 Jan the route will be closed for logging and shooting. An alternative route is available, but on busier roads, as shown on the map. • Between Bridgnorth and Coalport please ensure that you keep to the route shown on the map as this section runs through private estates. • Although most of this route is off road, some vehicles, including residents, do still use the track so please take care! • Please consider other users, whether on foot, cycle or horseback. • Please take care as the track may be uneven in places. Bridgnorth to Ironbridge Experience beautiful countryside as you follow the scenic path of a disused section of the Severn Valley Railway, above the picturesque banks of the River Severn. 2 Chester Whitchurch Shrewsbury Ironbridge Bridgnorth Bewdley Worcester Gloucester Cirencester Swindon Marlborough Stonehenge Salisbury 45 Route 45 National Cycle Network A 200 mile heritage trail Shropshire Council % 01743 253008 www.travelshropshire. co.uk Telford & Wrekin Council % 01952 380000 www.telford.gov.uk Worcestershire County Council % 01906 765765 www.worcestershire. gov.uk/cms/cycling.aspx Gloucestershire County Council % 01452 425000 www.gloucestershire. gov.uk/cycling Wiltshire Council % 01225 713404 www.wiltshire.gov.uk Visitor Information Centres www.shropshiretourism.info Bridgnorth 01746 763257 Ironbridge 01952 884391 Attractions 1 Daniel’s Mill 01746 762753 2 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway 01746 762052 3 Severn Valley Railway 01299 403816 4 Bridgnorth Castle & Gardens 5 Linley Halt at Apley Forge 6 Broseley Pipe Works 01952 433424 7 Blists Hill Victorian Town 01952 433424 8 Enginuity 01952 433424 9 Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron 01952 433424 10 Darby Houses 01952 433424 11 Coalport China Museum 01952 433424 12 Tar Tunnel 01952 433424 13 Jackfield Tile Museum 01952 433424 14 Museum of the Gorge 01952 433424 15 Ironbridge and Toll house 01952 433424 16 Benthall Hall (National Trust) 01952 882159 Cycling contacts Paul’s Pedals – Bridgnorth 01746 768792 Clee Cycles – Bridgnorth 01746 712882 Bicycles by Design* - Jackfield (shop and hire) 01952 883249 Bicycle Repair Services* - Broseley (mobile mechanic) 07539 268 741 Cyclist’s Touring Club (CTC) 0844 736 8450 Sustrans 0845 1130 065 *Accepts Cycle Shropshire Discount Card Public transport enquiries www.travelshropshire.co.uk Traveline 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk Follow @ShropTravel on Twitter *Cycle Shropshire Discount Card Visit www.travelshropshire.co.uk to sign up for the free Cycle Shropshire Discount Card and get a discount at a variety of cycling businesses across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. Leaflet Ref. No: NCN2D/July 2013 © Shropshire Council July 2013 ©Rosemary Winnall Discover Shropshire by bike 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. www.travelshropshire.co.uk Shropshire Council 01743 253008 All leaflets are available to download in PDF format from our website. National Cycle Network This route is part of the National Cycle Network, coordinated by the charity Sustrans. For more information on routes in your area, or more about Sustrans and how to become a Supporter, visit or call: www.sustrans.org.uk 0845 113 0065 Cheshire West and Chester Council % 0300 123 81 23 www.cheshirewestand chester.gov.uk Cheshire East Council % 0300 123 55 00 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk THIS LEAFLET FREE Part funded by the Department for Transport shropshire shropshire shropshire
Transcript of National Cycle Route 45 - Shropshire's Great Outdoors not cycle along this quiet section of the...
Why not cycle along this quiet section of the award winning National Cycle Network? Follow the Mercian Way through beautiful countryside and along a disused railway, above the banks of the River Severn.
Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth is a bustling market town with lots to see and do, including the beautiful old Town Hall, the Cliff Railway, Daniel’s Mill, and the Severn Valley Railway (SVR). A hit with tourists and railway enthusiasts alike, the SVR runs magnificent steam engine passenger trains from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. The railway line follows the River Severn for most of the route, with spectacular views – particularly from the Victoria Bridge which crosses the Severn at 200 feet high! Why not stop in Bridgnorth and experience this for yourself? www.svr.co.uk
Apley Forge
Halfway between Bridgnorth and Ironbridge the route passes through Apley Forge, so don’t forget to make a stop at Linley Halt. Now a private residence, the old Linley Station is still an interesting piece of SVR history.
The station was built at the request of Thomas C. Whitmore of Apley Park Estate, who strongly opposed the construction of the railway, originally requesting for tunnels to be built to avoid destroying the privacy of the park and grounds. In 1855 plans to build tunnels were finally abandoned in exchange for significant compensation plus the construction of a station at which passenger trains in each direction could be stopped on request. Linley Station was the result! Passenger trains ceased running in 1963.
Ironbridge: birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
Ironbridge is a beautiful town with a rich industrial heritage. The Iron Bridge, from which the town gets its name, was the first of its kind. Other fantastic historic sites and museums for you to visit in and around the Ironbridge Gorge include the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Coalport China Museum and Tar Tunnel, Museum Of The Gorge, Jackfield Tile Museum, Broseley Pipeworks and Enginuity. www.ironbridge.org.uk
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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. Why not try out other sections of the Mercian Way? Discover ancient woodland and peaceful river valley scenery from Wyre Valley to Bridgnorth, explore some of Shropshire’s hidden byways from Whitchurch to Shrewsbury or challenge yourself to ride all around the Wrekin!
Important information – Disused railway
• Winter closures – between 1 Nov and 31 Jan the route will be closed for logging and shooting. An alternative route is available, but on busier roads, as shown on the map.
• Between Bridgnorth and Coalport please ensure that you keep to the route shown on the map as this section runs through private estates.
• Although most of this route is off road, some vehicles, including residents, do still use the track so please take care!
• Please consider other users, whether on foot, cycle or horseback.
• Please take care as the track may be uneven in places.
Bridgnorth to IronbridgeExperience beautiful countryside as you follow the scenic path of a disused section of the Severn Valley Railway, above the picturesque banks of the River Severn.
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45Route 45 National Cycle Network A 200 mile heritage trail
Shropshire Council% 01743 253008 www.travelshropshire.co.uk
Telford & Wrekin Council% 01952 380000 www.telford.gov.uk
Worcestershire County Council% 01906 765765www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/cycling.aspx
Gloucestershire County Council% 01452 425000www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/cycling
Wiltshire Council% 01225 713404www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Visitor Information Centreswww.shropshiretourism.infoBridgnorth 01746 763257Ironbridge 01952 884391Attractions1 Daniel’s Mill 01746 7627532 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway 01746 7620523 Severn Valley Railway 01299 4038164 Bridgnorth Castle & Gardens 5 Linley Halt at Apley Forge6 Broseley Pipe Works 01952 4334247 Blists Hill Victorian Town 01952 4334248 Enginuity 01952 4334249 Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron 01952 43342410 Darby Houses 01952 43342411 Coalport China Museum 01952 43342412 Tar Tunnel 01952 43342413 Jackfield Tile Museum 01952 43342414 Museum of the Gorge 01952 43342415 Ironbridge and Toll house 01952 433424 16 Benthall Hall (National Trust) 01952 882159Cycling contactsPaul’s Pedals – Bridgnorth 01746 768792Clee Cycles – Bridgnorth 01746 712882Bicycles by Design* -Jackfield (shop and hire) 01952 883249Bicycle Repair Services* - Broseley(mobile mechanic) 07539 268 741Cyclist’s Touring Club (CTC) 0844 736 8450Sustrans 0845 1130 065*Accepts Cycle Shropshire Discount Card
Public transport enquiries www.travelshropshire.co.uk Traveline 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Follow @ShropTravel on Twitter
*Cycle Shropshire Discount CardVisit www.travelshropshire.co.uk to sign up for the free Cycle Shropshire Discount Card and get a discount at a variety of cycling businesses across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
Leaflet Ref. No: NCN2D/July 2013 © Shropshire Council July 2013
©Rosemary Winnall
Discover Shropshire by bikeIt’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.
www.travelshropshire.co.ukShropshire Council 01743 253008
All leaflets are available to download in PDF format from our website.
National Cycle NetworkThis route is part of the National Cycle Network, coordinated
by the charity Sustrans.For more information on routes in your area, or more about
Sustrans and how to become a Supporter, visit or call: www.sustrans.org.uk
0845 113 0065
Cheshire West and Chester Council % 0300 123 81 23 www.cheshirewestand chester.gov.uk Cheshire EastCouncil % 0300 123 55 00 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
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