Silkin Way
Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 11.9 mi (19.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 643 ft (196 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- High point
- 571 ft (174 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Telford Town Park Visitor Centre 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Telford Plaza Fountain 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Reassure History Sign 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Snedshill 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Silkin Way
How long is Silkin Way?
Silkin Way is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 20 min. It climbs 643 ft (196 m) in total, up to a high point of 571 ft (174 m).
How hard is Silkin Way?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Silkin Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Silkin Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Silkin Way shaded?
Mostly shaded (73% under trees).
What can you do on Silkin Way?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Silkin Way?
The Woodbridge Inn, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Bicycles By Design, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Silkin 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.
Trails near Silkin Way
- South Telford Heritage Trail Telford and Wrekin · Moderate · 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Shropshire Way - stage 09 Shropshire Hills National Landscape · Expert · 10.7 mi (17.2 km)
- Shropshire Way - stage 08 Shropshire · Hard · 12.4 mi (20 km)
- South Telford Way Telford Town Park · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Ironbridge Walk, Benthall Hall Shropshire · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.2 km)
- Rough Park Way Telford and Wrekin · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Woodland and Countryside Walk, Benthall Hall Shropshire · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
- Mercian Way Shropshire · Hard · 47.3 mi (76.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap