Shrewsbury 'outer' cycling schemes

Mapping

Using the green button below, you can take a look at a map of the proposed new cycling routes in the outer areas of Shrewsbury. 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.

Shrewsbury Outer

Scheme details

Please note that some of the following cycling schemes may also feature walking elements in order to ensure that the schemes cater for all users where possible.

Scheme name
S.98
Location
Route along A488 from Hanwood to Lea Cross via Cruckmeole
Recommendation
Widen footpath along rural road, reduce speed limits and increase lighting
Scheme name
S.110
Location
Cross Houses to Atcham
Recommendation
Introduction of a ‘quietway’ (continuous, convenient route on less busy backstreets) along road
Scheme name
S.109
Location
Connection to Baschurch
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.47
Location
Connection from Radbrook Road ( scheme S.82) in Shrewsbury out west to Hanwood along Hanwood Road
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.48
Location
Connection from Radbrook Green to Longdon
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.45
Location
Connection between Montford Bridge and to the northwest of Shrewsbury
Recommendation
Upgrade existing footpath to a shared path
Scheme name
S.46
Location
Connection between Ford and the A5 to the west of Shrewsbury
Recommendation
Provide segregated cycle lane/shared path by upgrading existing footpath and provide cycling provision around the roundabout
Scheme name
S.44
Location
Hadnall to Harlescourt along the A49
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.54
Location
Connection between Bomere Heath and Shrewsbury along the B5067 Berwick Road
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.73
Location
Connection between Upton Magna and Uffington
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.52
Location
Connection to Uffington along old canal path
Recommendation
Remove chicane barriers that block cycle access onto Church Road from the canal path, improve safety along rural route and upgrade surface
Scheme name
S.06
Location
Improve existing infrastructure connecting Bayston Hill to Meole Brace and beyond, including bridge crossing of A5
Recommendation
Join up sections of existing infrastructure along Pulley Lane, give priority to cyclists on side roads, upgrade existing infrastructure to align with definitive national standards
Scheme name
S.05
Location
Connects Bayston Hill north along the A49 and over the A5 junction towards Shrewsbury town
Recommendation
Introduce segregated cycle lane along A49 from Bayston Hill to Meole Brace, improve provision for cyclists at the A5 roundabout and crossing on the A49 to the Meole Brace Retail Park
Scheme name
Location
Recommendation
Investigate potential of widened or new combined cycling and walking bridge across river adjacent to Hereford Road (A5191)
Scheme name
S.49
Location
Connection between Bayston Hill and Sutton Farm via existing footway around the quarry and along Sharpstone Way
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, on-road cycle lanes and widening footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.13
Location
Route between Shrewsbury Business Park and Uffington via the River
Recommendation
Upgrade river path to a segregated cycle/foot path and add a new river crossing
Scheme name
S.50
Location
Scheme along the A49 from Dorrington to Shrewsbury, provides connection for other villages along the route
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.51
Location
Linking Cross Houses into Shrewsbury
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.57
Location
Linking Condover to the A49, which has another proposed scheme along it (scheme S.50)
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.56
Location
Connecting Stapleton to the A49, which has another proposed scheme along it (scheme S.50)
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.70
Location
A53 to Shawbury
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.53
Location
Connection between Harmer Hill and Shrewsbury along A528
Recommendation
Create rural cycle route (eg through creating passing places for cyclists, off-road shared use footpaths or reducing speed limits)
Scheme name
S.102
Location
Lythwood Road and Overdale Road through Bayston Hill
Recommendation
Provide local cycling route through Bayston Hill, including adding a cycle lane