Telford T50
A long distance path of 50 miles in Shropshire which features the new town of Telford and the Ironbridge Gorge, the area of the River Severn which sparked the Industrial Revolution. More highlights of the walk include Coalbrookdale, Little Wenlock, the Wrekin and Horsehay Common. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Telford Town Park
Grid Ref: SJ 69902 08184
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Climbing: 1,716 metres
Walk time: 22-28 hours
Days: 3-5
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The Telford T50 is a 50 Mile trail which goes through the major open spaces in Telford. It links together parks, woods, pools, nature reserves and open countryside with the World Heritage Site of the Severn Gorge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, and the many new and historic towns and villages that make up Telford. Starting and finishing in the award winning Telford Town Park, it is bounded by Ironbridge in the South, The Wrekin in the West, Lilleshall Hill in the North and Granville Country Park to the East. The Trail is designed to make it easy to walk from any place in Telford with easy access points from estates and bus routes.
Useful Links:
Telford T50 Guide Book
Telford T50 Guide and Map (PDF)
Telford T50 Website
Telford T50 on Facebook
Long Distance Walkers Association
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