Section 9 of 24, Severn Way
Shrewsbury to Eyton on Severn
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 506 140. Finish: SJ 573 062. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 101 m of climbing and 81 m of descent; highest point 77 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shrewsbury.
- Bus stops
- The Coach PH, 470 m from the start. Directions SJ 501 141Six Bells PH, 480 m from the start. Directions SJ 502 143
- Car parks
- Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions SJ 509 137Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions SJ 501 143Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions SJ 501 136
Getting back
The section finishes at Eyton on Severn.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Wroxeter Crossroads, 2.7 km away (Directions); Wellington station, 9.5 km away (Directions).
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 45%, grass 36%, earth, rock and mud 19%.
About 44% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 14 stiles, 9 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 17 m.
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