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52.60, -3.24 · rel 13159639
52.60, -3.24 · rel 13159639
Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury
116,8 km from Blaen Hafren, Plynlimon plateau, Mid-Wales to Telford Way, Shrewsbury through alpine terrain and lakes.
Blaen Hafren, Plynlimon plateau, Mid-Wales
→
Telford Way, Shrewsbury
linear
116,8km
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
Lakes
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× monument
5× ruins
3× summit
1× Attraction
1× Water
William James Clement
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Robert Owen Memorial
monument ·
29 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Shrawardine Castle
ruins ·
116 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mary Webb
monument ·
120 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Strata Marcella
ruins ·
120 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sabrina, Goddess of the Severn
monument ·
128 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Percy Thrower
monument ·
129 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Charles Darwin
monument ·
132 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dol-Llys Fach
summit ·
138 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Allens Hill
summit ·
182 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boer War Memorial
monument ·
208 m off route
0,0 km
0%
High Cross
monument ·
218 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Criggion VLF Transmitter
ruins ·
219 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial (ft. St Michael)
monument ·
238 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bryn Gellilefrith
summit ·
250 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bennett's Hall
ruins ·
265 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Naissance Experience
Attraction ·
307 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Clive of India
monument ·
321 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Carreg Wen
ruins ·
361 m off route
46,7 km
40%
Blaen Hafren
Water ·
on the route
106,3 km
91%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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 116.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Severn Way (1) Source to Shrewsbury takes approximately 29h 4min 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.