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Newport to Stafford Greenway – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Newport

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Newport to Stafford Greenway – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Newport

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Newport to Stafford Greenway – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Newport

01:50

31.7km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.31 km

Newport to Stafford Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice flat ride

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12.1 km

Muddy Spot Under Brick Arch Bridge

Highlight • Natural

always muddy spor, difficult to jump over

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15.3 km

Ice Cream Farm

Highlight • Cafe

Food, Drink and Ice Cream
Very Bike Friendly

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18.9 km

St Editha's Church, Church Eaton

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century parish church of Saint Editha

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20.6 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • River

From the north side of the road there's a ramp down to canal level with benches on the east bank for you to sit and rest up.

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31.0 km

Smallwood Lodge Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely tea room in an old house in Newport. Great little garden where you can leave your bike, they serve breakfast, lunch and teas as well as wine and beer! …

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31.1 km

Nice cafe bar run by Titanic Brewery, serving good vegan breakfast! Friendly staff, large and modern menu. For a decent meal (rather than cakes and cheese sandwiches) this was the best place I found in Newport and Market Drayton.

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31.3 km

St Nicholas' Church, Newport

Highlight • Historical Site

The present Church of St Nicholas is of Norman origin but was lengthened in the 14th century. The Perpendicular style tower was added around 1460 by the Earl of Warwick …

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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

4.37 km

3.86 km

3.41 km

1.33 km

550 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

11.3 km

4.17 km

3.40 km

522 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

23°C

11°C

0 %

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Newport to Stafford Greenway – Shropshire Union Canal loop from Newport

Newport to Stafford Greenway

Muddy Spot Under Brick Arch Bridge

Ice Cream Farm

St Editha's Church, Church Eaton

Shropshire Union Canal

Smallwood Lodge Tea Room

Bod Café Bar

St Nicholas' Church, Newport

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