Mercian Way
Shropshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Shropshire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 47.3 mi (76.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,077 ft (633 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 751 ft (229 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Jackfield Landslip (1952) 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Jackfield Tile Museum 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Original Free Bridge 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial Ironbridge 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Westland Wessex XR516 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from start
- Historic site: South Range 31.1 mi (50 km) from start
- Historic site: The Great Tower 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mercian Way
How long is Mercian Way?
Mercian Way is 47.3 mi (76.1 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 2,077 ft (633 m) in total, up to a high point of 751 ft (229 m).
How hard is Mercian Way?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mercian Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mercian Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Mercian Way shaded?
Partly shaded (41% under trees).
What can you do on Mercian Way?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Mercian Way?
Saros, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Tesco Express, 0.5 mi (0.8 km).
Is this a good week for Mercian Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap