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

01:16

4.62km

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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906 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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2.36 km

Bridgnorth Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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2.66 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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2.78 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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2.84 km

Severn Valley Railway Bridgnorth Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Severn Valley Railway - (Bridgnorth, Station) with the purple Queen Elizabeth II steam train (day after the death of the Queen).

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2.84 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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3.24 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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4.62 km

End point

Bus stop

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