Highley and Alveley Footbridge – Severn Valley Country Park loop from Hampton Loade

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Highley and Alveley Footbridge – Severn Valley Country Park loop from Hampton Loade

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Highley and Alveley Footbridge – Severn Valley Country Park loop from Hampton Loade

02:05

7.83km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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948 m

National Cycle Route 45

Highlight • Trail

3.12 km

Highley and Alveley Footbridge

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The Highley and Alveley footbridge is a replacement bridge crossing over the River Severn between Highley and Alveley in Shropshire. Arup designed the bridge for Mowlem Construction Ltd with Ivor …

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3.14 km

Route 45 Mercian Way Signpost

Highlight • Monument

3.70 km

Wooden Sculpture Trail, Severn Valley Country Park

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A range of four-foot high posts carved with natural history subjects. They include a wast, a woodpecker and an acorn.

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3.86 km

Severn Valley Country Park

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Once a vast coal mining site, this vibrant area is now a thriving country park. Spanning 126 acres (51 ha), the park hugs the banks of the River Severn and …

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4.46 km

Alveley Colliery Bridge (Miners' Bridge)

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The old Alveley Colliery bridge was given a temporary reprieve back in September, when engineers decided that it was too risky to work on its replacement over the winter. Thus …

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7.83 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

2.08 km

634 m

290 m

Surfaces

2.72 km

2.34 km