Cycling
As North Shropshire only
has a few hills, cycling aroung here can be a relaxing pastime.
A combination of quiet lanes and country roads with easy gradients
and a network of cycle routes around each town offer some amazing
views.
So whether you are an
experienced 'peddle -pusher' or just a novice what better
way to soak up the unspoilt landscape and discover some of the towns
and villages on the way. Cycled over a day, with a picnic lunch
or a stop at the local pub, this really is a great way to explore
the area.
For a free cycling route leaflet contact any of the North Shropshire Visitor Information Centres or visit the websites below:
North Shropshire Cycling Routes
25 Routes Found
| North Shropshire | |
Circular Route: Starting from Ellesmere To St. Martins | |
 | Route Description: Takes you into the heart of the north west Shropshire coalfield through a maze of country lanes. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Ellesmere To Gobowen and Oswestry | |
 | Route Description: Takes you through open countryside and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the industrial heritage of the town of Oswestry |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Moderate | |
Circular Route: Starting from Ellesmere Penley, Bangor and Overton | |
 | Route Description: Visit one of the seven wonders of Wales at St. Marys Church in Overton and the famous Bangor on Dee racecourse. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Ellesmere To West Felton, Ruyton-XI Towns & Baschurch | |
 | Route Description: Enjoy a picnic at the canal at Lower Frankton, visit the historic castle remains at Ruyton-XI-Towns and track down King Arthur at Baschurch. |
Distance: Long (over 25 miles) Difficulty: Moderate | |
Linear Route: From Oswestry: To Whitchurch Route 31 Oswestry, Ellesmere & Whitchurch | |
 | Route Description: Enjoy the beautiful countryside, historical site and abundant wildlife as you can cycle peaceful, scenic lanes through North Shropshire |
Distance: Long (over 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Whitchurch To Whixall and Wem | |
| Route Description: The route navigates through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent North Shropshire Mosses. Easy cycling mainly on the flat. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Whitchurch To Wrenbury and Marbury | |
| Route Description: Linking the pretty villages of Wrenbury and Marbury and passing the canal wharf at Wrenbury Mill, a must see for canal lovers. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Whitchurch To Ightfield, Audlem & Wrenbury | |
| Route Description: Passes through the tranquil Shavington Park and visits the ever popular canalside hostelries at Audlem |
Distance: Long (over 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Ellesmere To Colemere and Welshampton | |
 | Route Description: Passes Shropshire's second largest lake at Colemere and offers refreshments at Cockshutt and Welshampton |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Whitchurch To Malpas and Threapwood | |
 | Route Description: Passes the famous staircase locks of Grindley Brook, takes in the rolling countryside and offers refreshments at the picturesque village of Malpas |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Moderate | |
Circular Route: Starting from Wem To Harmer Hill through Clive and Lee Brockhurst | |
 | Route Description: Visits a number of pretty villages and fine hostelries as well as passing the impressive remains of Moreton Corbet Castle. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Moderate | |
Circular Route: Starting from Wem To Cockshutt, Baschurch and Myddle | |
 | Route Description: Affording spectacular views of the Welsh hills and providing an interesting detour past Sleap Airfield. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Wem To Welshampton and Colemere | |
| Route Description: Visits a variety of historical churches, the Colemere Lake and Country Park and passes through a number of interesting villages. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Wem To Whixall Moss and Marina | |
 | Route Description: Navigates through a maze of country lanes taking in the Shropshire Union Canal and the magnificent North Shropshire Mosses. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Wem To Hodnet & Wollerton | |
 | Route Description: Takes in some of North Shropshire most amazing scenery, including heaths, and visits superb halls & gardens such as Hodnet and Wollerton. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Linear Route: From Whitchurch: To Shrewsbury Mercian Way - Whitchurch to Shrewsbury | |
| Route Description: Explore some of Shropshire's hidden byways as you cycle through North Shropshire. |
Distance: Long (over 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Linear Route: From Nantwich: To Newport Route 75 - Nantwich, Market Drayton and Newport | |
 | Route Description: Follow the Shropshire Union Canal through pictureesque countryside, quaint villages and historic market towns. |
Distance: Long (over 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Colemere Country Park Meander around the Meres | |
 | Points of Interest: Colemere Country Park, St Michael's 14th Century Church Loppington, Loppington Hall - 18th Century, The Bull Ring - Loppington, |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Market Drayton Market Drayton Away Day | |
 | Route Description: Easy cycling including a ride along the Shropshire Union Canal towpath. Includes plenty of refreshment stops and attractions en route. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Market Drayton Across the River Tern to Hodnet Route | |
 | Route Description: Follows the River Tern and visits some outstanding gardens, with plenty of choice of tea rooms and pubs on route. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Market Drayton Audlem and around Cheshire Route | |
| Route Description: A fantastic route taking beautiful countryside and pretty villages including the canalside village of Audlem. Suitable for more experienced cyclists. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Market Drayton Cheswardine, Bishops Offley and Cop Mere | |
 | Route Description: A brilliant cycle ride around quiet country lanes. Easy cycling with a few short steep hills, taking in a number of interesting historic sites. |
Distance: Long (over 25 miles) Difficulty: Difficult | |
Circular Route: Starting from Market Drayton To Tyrley Locks | |
| Route Description: An easy ride which passes 5 locks offering you an insight into the history of the Shropshire union Canal and associated industry. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
Circular Route: Starting from Weston Park Weston Park Fun Ride | |
 | Route Description: Weston Park is opening a cycle route within the park, so bring your bike, friends and family to enjoy. Route open 11am last rider departs 3pm. Standard Weston Park Admission prices apply. |
Distance: Short (up to 5 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
| Oswestry | |
Linear Route: From Heath House near Oswestry: To Lower Frankton The Towpath Trail | |
 | Route Description: This is a five mile, flat, traffic free ride along a canal towpath, with possible 4 mile extension along quiet lanes. |
Distance: Medium (5 to 25 miles) Difficulty: Easy | |
For cycling route information from the rest of Shropshire, please visit the Cycling in Shropshire website.