Section 1 of 3, Severn Way
WA 102.01
Source to Shrewsbury
72.6 miles (117 km).
Up and down
About 887 m of climbing and 921 m of descent; highest point 101 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Source.
- Bus stop
- The Groe, 370 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 140 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 190 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Shrewsbury. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Comet Drive, 470 m from the finish. DirectionsBus stop, 480 m from the finish. DirectionsSix Bells PH, 500 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 37%, gravel and tracks 28%, grass 9%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (20%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 44 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 103 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 45 m in a kilometre, 21.0 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.