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Dave Mellor Cycles 9a New Street, Shrewsbury SY3 8JN 01743 366662 www.davemellorcycles.com Stan’s Cycles 53-54 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XJ 01743 343775 www.stanscycles.co.uk Cyclelife Shrewsbury 43 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4BE 01743 232061 www.shrewsburycycles.co.uk Urban Bikes UK Unit 9-10, Shrewsbury Market Hall Shrewsbury SY1 1HX 07828 638132 01686 625180 www.urbanbikesuk.co.uk Hawk Cycles 15 Castle Street Shrewsbury SY1 2BB 01743 344554 www.hawkcycles.co.uk The Trailhead (MTB specialist) 20 Frankwell, Shrewsbury SY3 8JY 01743 537124 Silver E Riders (Electric bike specialist) 38B Vanguard Road, Vanguard Way Shrewsbury SY1 3TG 07523 496902 www.silvereriders.co.uk Halfords Unit 10, Meole Brace Retail Park Shrewsbury SY3 9NB 01743 270277 www.halfords.com Mobile bike mechanics Go Cycling 07950 397335 www.gocycling-shropshire.com Cycle Tech Shrewsbury Stapleton 07712 183148 www.cycletechshrewsbury.co.uk Bicycle Repair Services Broseley 07539 268741 www.bicyclerepairservices.co.uk PJ Cycle Repairs Condover 07722 530531 www.pjcyclerepairs.co.uk Bicycle Smart Newport 07528 785844 www.bicyclesmart.co.uk Cycle shops in Shrewsbury Cycle hire Cycle repairs Shropshire Cycleway HIGHLIGHTS AROUND SHREWSBURY The Shrewsbury cycleway lets you experience some of the best of the Shropshire countryside only a short distance from the county’s main town Shrewsbury, which is itself a fascinating, attractive and historic place to visit on any trip to Shropshire. Cycle-friendly places to stop along the route for a break or picnic Haughmond Hill Café Haughmond Hill is a pretty hill east of Shrewsbury maintained by the Forestry Commission. It’s a nice place to walk with good views. The café is open daily. Haughmond Abbey A short detour from the main route, these extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey which was probably founded in the 12th The Country Garden Plant Centre A short detour from the main route, this garden centre is situated in the grounds of Black Birches House which dates back to the 12th century. It has a popular tea room which is open daily and offers a discount for cyclists. www.countrygardenroses.co.uk Merrington Green A peaceful wooded nature reserve showing no traces of its history as a US army camp during World War II. Churncote Farm Shop Farm shop and café open daily, serving lunch and breakfast. www.churncote.co.uk Polemere A recently-created nature reserve with a glacial lake formed in the last ice age at its centre, which is a haven for waterfowl. Lyth Hill As you cycle, you will have a good view of Lyth Hill to the north. The hill is accessible by bicycle; if you fancy a bit of a detour to see some fantastic panoramic views, you can climb the hill along the Shropshire Way from Exford’s Green (unsurfaced). century, are worth a visit. Managed by English Heritage the abbey is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from March to October. www.english-heritage.org.uk/ daysout/properties/haughmond-abbey Astley Astley is a pretty village with a medieval church which dates back to the 12th century. Old Atcham Bridge A pretty place to stop for a break by the river, the bridge was built in 1774. Attingham Park Attingham Park is an elegant 18th century mansion with Regency interiors set in an extensive deer park. It is managed by the National Trust. When the park is open it is more pleasant to cycle on the road through the park than use the road which runs alongside it. The National Trust offers free entry to the park grounds if you arrive by bicycle. The shop is open year round; the café has seasonal opening times, check website for details. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park There is also a café at Home Farm in the park grounds. www.homefarmattingham.co.uk. This leaflet © Shropshire Council 2015. Part funded by the Department for Transport Leaflet edition: SCW5-1a/Feb2015 • Designed by MA Creative Limited www.macreative.co.uk Shropshire Cycleway SHREWSBURY CIRCULAR A note on where to start The route shown on this map starts at Shrewsbury Sports Village on Sundorne Road and leaves Shrewsbury via route 81. This facility is a good place to start as it has a car park and toilets and is on the main cycle route through Shrewsbury. However, as the Shrewsbury cycleway is a circular route, you can start at any point along it. To avoid cycling on the A5, the main trunk road around Shrewsbury, it is best to exit the town using either NCN Route 81 (to the west or east) or NCN Route 44 (to the south); these routes are also shown on the map. A note on route options on the west side of Shrewsbury The A458 at Ford is a busy trunk road with a very narrow footway. Therefore, many cyclists may wish to avoid this section of route. The alternative option to avoid Ford is to follow National Cycle Network routes 81 and 44 into Shrewsbury and out again and leaving/joining the main cycleway route at Arscott and Montford Bridge. This option is shown on the map. Family friendly ride Looking for a shorter, family-friendly cycle route? We recommend National Cycle Network route 81 from the Quarry in Shrewsbury town centre to Uffington. A detailed map and description of this route is available in our Family Friendly Rides: Traffic Free Adventures leaflet. For a longer ride with on-road sections, why not continue on to Attingham Park? Try the routes featured in our Shrewsbury Cycle Rides leaflet.
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Dave Mellor Cycles9a New Street, Shrewsbury SY3 8JN01743 366662www.davemellorcycles.com
Stan’s Cycles53-54 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XJ01743 343775www.stanscycles.co.uk
Cyclelife Shrewsbury43 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4BE01743 232061www.shrewsburycycles.co.uk
Urban Bikes UKUnit 9-10, Shrewsbury Market HallShrewsbury SY1 1HX07828 638132 01686 625180www.urbanbikesuk.co.uk
Hawk Cycles15 Castle StreetShrewsburySY1 2BB01743 344554www.hawkcycles.co.uk
The Trailhead (MTB specialist)20 Frankwell, Shrewsbury SY3 8JY01743 537124
Silver E Riders (Electric bike specialist)38B Vanguard Road, Vanguard WayShrewsbury SY1 3TG07523 496902www.silvereriders.co.uk
HalfordsUnit 10, Meole Brace Retail ParkShrewsbury SY3 9NB01743 270277www.halfords.com
Mobile bike mechanics
Go Cycling07950 397335www.gocycling-shropshire.com
Cycle Tech Shrewsbury Stapleton07712 183148www.cycletechshrewsbury.co.uk
Bicycle Repair Services Broseley07539 268741www.bicyclerepairservices.co.uk
PJ Cycle Repairs Condover07722 530531www.pjcyclerepairs.co.uk
Bicycle SmartNewport 07528 785844www.bicyclesmart.co.uk
Cycle shops in ShrewsburyCycle hire Cycle repairs
Shropshire CyclewayHIGHLIGHTS AROUND SHREWSBURY
The Shrewsbury cycleway lets you experience some of the best of the Shropshire countryside only a short distance from the county’s main town Shrewsbury, which is itself a fascinating, attractive and historic place to visit on any trip to Shropshire.
Cycle-friendly places to stop along the route for a break or picnicHaughmond Hill CaféHaughmond Hill is a pretty hill east of Shrewsbury maintained by the Forestry Commission. It’s a nice place to walk with good views. The café is open daily.
Haughmond AbbeyA short detour from the main route, these extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey which was probably founded in the 12th
The Country Garden Plant Centre A short detour from the main route, this garden centre is situated in the grounds of Black Birches House which dates back to the 12th century. It has a popular tea room which is open daily and offers a discount for cyclists. www.countrygardenroses.co.uk
Merrington Green A peaceful wooded nature reserve showing no traces of its history as a US army camp during World War II.
Churncote Farm ShopFarm shop and café open daily, serving lunch and breakfast. www.churncote.co.uk
PolemereA recently-created nature reserve with a glacial lake formed in the last ice age at its centre, which is a haven for waterfowl.
Lyth HillAs you cycle, you will have a good view of Lyth Hill to the north. The hill is accessible by bicycle; if you fancy a bit of a detour to see some fantastic panoramic views, you can climb the hill along the Shropshire Way from Exford’s Green (unsurfaced).
century, are worth a visit. Managed by English Heritage the abbey is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from March to October. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/haughmond-abbey
Astley Astley is a pretty village with a medieval church which dates back to the 12th century.
Old Atcham BridgeA pretty place to stop for a break by the river, the bridge was built in 1774.
Attingham Park
Attingham Park is an elegant 18th century mansion with Regency interiors set in an extensive deer park. It is managed by the National Trust. When the park is open it is more pleasant to cycle on the road through the park than use the road which runs alongside it. The National Trust offers free entry to the park grounds if you arrive by bicycle. The shop is open year round; the café has seasonal opening times, check website for details.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
There is also a café at Home Farm in the park grounds.www.homefarmattingham.co.uk.
This leaflet © Shropshire Council 2015. Part funded by the Department for TransportLeaflet edition: SCW5-1a/Feb2015 • Designed by MA Creative Limited www.macreative.co.uk
Shropshire CyclewaySHREWSBURY CIRCULAR
A note on where to startThe route shown on this map starts at Shrewsbury Sports Village on Sundorne Road and leaves Shrewsbury via route 81. This facility is a good place to start as it has a car park and toilets and is on the main cycle route through Shrewsbury. However, as the Shrewsbury cycleway is a circular route, you can start at any point along it. To avoid cycling on the A5, the main trunk road around Shrewsbury, it is best to exit the town using either NCN Route 81 (to the west or east) or NCN Route 44 (to the south); these routes are also shown on the map.
A note on route options on the west side of ShrewsburyThe A458 at Ford is a busy trunk road with a very narrow footway. Therefore, many cyclists may wish to avoid this section of route. The alternative option to avoid Ford is to follow National Cycle Network routes 81 and 44 into Shrewsbury and out again and leaving/joining the main cycleway route at Arscott and Montford Bridge. This option is shown on the map.
Family friendly ride Looking for a shorter, family-friendly cycle route? We recommend National Cycle Network route 81 from the Quarry in Shrewsbury town centre to Uffington. A detailed map and description of this route is available in our Family Friendly Rides: Traffic Free Adventures leaflet. For a longer ride with on-road sections, why not continue on to Attingham Park? Try the routes featured in our Shrewsbury Cycle Rides leaflet.
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These maps are based on Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Shropshire Council 100049049. 2015
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Key to symbols For a detailed map of cycle routes in Shrewsbury see our Shrewsbury walking and cycling map.
Available from www.travelshropshire.co.uk or contact 01743 253008 or [email protected].
Visitor information in ShrewsburyShrewsbury Visitor Information Centre, The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LHTel: 01743 258888 Email: [email protected]
Find more cycling routesVisit www.travelshropshire.co.uk/cycle for details of cycle routes across Shropshire including the award-winning National Cycle Network; to download or order free cycle leaflets, including the Shrewsbury walking and cycling guide with detailed maps of cycle routes in Shrewsbury; or to use the online cycle journey planner.
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Shrewsbury Walking & Cycling MapYour free guide to getting around Shrewsbury on foot or by bicycle
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