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52.73, -2.85 · rel 13159639
52.73, -2.85 · rel 13159639
Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury
27,1 km from Blaen Hafren, Plynlimon plateau, Mid-Wales to Telford Way, Shrewsbury through alpine terrain and mountains.
Blaen Hafren, Plynlimon plateau, Mid-Wales
→
Telford Way, Shrewsbury
linear
27,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× monument
2× ruins
1× summit
William James Clement
monument ·
on the route
26,9 km
99%
Shrawardine Castle
ruins ·
116 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Mary Webb
monument ·
120 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Sabrina, Goddess of the Severn
monument ·
128 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Percy Thrower
monument ·
129 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Charles Darwin
monument ·
132 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Boer War Memorial
monument ·
208 m off route
26,9 km
99%
High Cross
monument ·
218 m off route
26,9 km
99%
War Memorial (ft. St Michael)
monument ·
238 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Bennett's Hall
ruins ·
265 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Clive of India
monument ·
321 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Symmetry: memorial to Wilfred Owen
monument ·
401 m off route
26,9 km
99%
Allens Hill
summit ·
182 m off route
27,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury is 27.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury takes approximately 6h 45min to complete.
No, Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Blaen Hafren, Plynlimon plateau, Mid-Wales to Telford Way, Shrewsbury. Plan ahead for return transport.
Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury starts at Blaen Hafren, Plynlimon plateau, Mid-Wales.
Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.