Bridgnorth walking schemes | Shropshire Council

Mapping

Using the green button below, you can take a look at the map of the proposed new walking routes in Bridgnorth. The map will open in a new window in your browser, so you can readily cross-refer it with the table on this page listing the schemes. You can zoom in on the map using your browser zoom function if necessary. This function can be found from the menu in the top-right corner of your browser.

Bridgnorth walking schemes

Scheme details

Please note that further route-specific walking recommendations are covered in the Bridgnorth cycling proposals.

Key principle: Attractiveness and comfort
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: Repurpose carriageway space along the High Street for public realm improvements such as seating and market stalls

Key principle: Directness
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: Improve pedestrian links to parking behind the High Street

Key principle: Safety
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: 1/ Make the High Street more pedestrian orientated by widening footways and considering full pedestrianisation 2/ Improve crossing points along the High Street with increased dropped kerbs 3/ Consideration of closure of Cartway from the north to traffic 4/ Consideration of closure of Postern Gate to traffic. 5/ Consideration of making St Mary’s active travel and access only.

Key principle: Coherence
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: Increase signage between key attractors such as the Railway Station, High Town and Low Town