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Bridgnorth Bridge – Bridgnorth Castle Ruins loop from Bridgnorth

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Bridgnorth Bridge – Bridgnorth Castle Ruins loop from Bridgnorth

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Bridgnorth Bridge – Bridgnorth Castle Ruins loop from Bridgnorth

01:14

4.52km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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908 m

Bridgnorth Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Bridgnorth is beautifully perched atop a sandstone cliff with spectacular views of the Severn Valley. Being divided by the river gives off the impression of it being two towns really, …

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1.03 km

Lavington's Hole

Highlight • Cave

This curious set of holes and tunnels were dug into the soft sandstone during the Civil War in the 17th century when Bridgnorth was under siege by parliamentary forces. Having …

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2.35 km

Bridgnorth Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Bridgnorth Town Hall is a black and white building erected in 1650.

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2.65 km

Bridgnorth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Bridgnorth Castle was founded in 1101-1102 by Robert de Belleme, Earl of Shrewsbury. It was a mighty fortress in its heyday but fell into a state of disrepair by 1281 …

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2.76 km

Bridgnorth War Memorial, Castle Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Bridgnorth war memorial stands in Castle Gardens on East Castle Street. The bronze figure of a soldier of the Shropshire Light Infantry stands arm outstretched, in the act of throwing …

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2.77 km

Bridgnorth Town Park Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

The public garden on Castle Hill was created to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee and included a bandstand. The original bandstand was removed in 1940 as scrap metal for the war effort.

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2.82 km

Library Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The castle walk starts at the top terminus of the Cliff Railway. It takes you past St. Mary's church and onto the gardens surrounding the castle ruins. The gardens are …

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3.22 km

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Top Station

Highlight • Structure

For over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town

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4.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.90 km

1.46 km

564 m

531 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

704 m

593 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

15°C

63 %

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Bridgnorth Bridge – Bridgnorth Castle Ruins loop from Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth Bridge

Lavington's Hole

Bridgnorth Town Hall

Bridgnorth Castle Ruins

Bridgnorth War Memorial, Castle Gardens

Bridgnorth Town Park Bandstand

Library Steps

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Top Station

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