Shrewsbury west cycling schemes
Mapping
Using the green button below, you can take a look at a map of the proposed new cycling routes in west 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.
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.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.60
- Location
- Route along the river parallel to Shrewsbury School, connecting Kingsland Bridge and Porthill Footbridge
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing river path to be a segregated cycle/foot way
- 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.71
- Location
- Connection through Gains Park along Racecourse Lane providing connection through the estate and Shrewsbury Hospital
- Recommendation
- Provide a segregated route to the school and along the road by reducing space given to cars
- Scheme name
- S.65
- Location
- Along Gains Park Way providing a connection through Gains Park
- Recommendation
- Provide cycle lane
- Scheme name
- S.10
- Location
- Investigate link between Longden Rd and Kennedy Rd along Beehive Lane, to connect areas in the south west to Shrewsbury town
- Recommendation
- Create a safer feeling route along Beehive Lane (eg lighting, cutting back trees). Investigate the possibility of widening Beehive Lane. Create a segregated shared path along Kennedy Road
- Scheme name
- S.74
- Location
- Route through residential area connecting to Shrewsbury Hospital along Crowmeole Lane
- Recommendation
- Create pathway and reduce speeds so cycle safe. This includes the point closure along Crowmeole Lane over Rad Brook, which will reduce traffic and create a safer road space for cyclists.
- Scheme name
- S.08
- Location
- Connect existing pathways through Shrewsbury Hospital area to provide a link across the north of the zone
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing pathway to segregated shared path
- Scheme name
- S.01
- Location
- Connecting up existing pathways through Gains Park to connect it more effectively to Shrewsbury Hospital
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing pathway to segregated shared path
- Scheme name
- S.75
- Location
- Connection through Radbrook Green along Bank Farm Road connecting residential areas towards Shrewsbury Hospital and Meole Brace retail park as well as internal destinations (eg local schools)
- Recommendation
- Connect up existing segregated paths, give cyclists/pedestrians priority at side roads, increase number of crossing points
- Scheme name
- S.39
- Location
- Route through Meole Brace connecting internal destinations and providing a link from the National Cycle Network route to Meole Brace and Bayston Hill, route along Church Road, Stanley Lane and public rights of way
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing path to foot/cycle path, provide crossing of Rea Brook, ensuring no user loses their right of access (eg equestrians)
- Scheme name
- S.38
- Location
- Shelton Road along existing National Cycle Network route
- Recommendation
- Upgrade National Cycle Network Route to align with definitive national standards with no gaps in infrastructure alongside upgraded controlled crossing facilities across Shelton Road
- Scheme name
- S.24
- Location
- Connecting Belle Vue to the river path and Kingsland Bridge along Belle Vue Gardens
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing pathway along the river, provide space for cyclists along Belle Vue Gardens
- Scheme name
- S.03
- Location
- Route along Mytton Oak Road connecting multiple origins and creating a route from the hospital towards the town centre
- Recommendation
- Segregated cycle lanes
- Scheme name
- S.02
- Location
- Connect Shrewsbury Hospital to National Cycle Network route 81, includes improving access onto National Cycle Network, route along Kingswood Road and Mossbank Way
- Recommendation
- Create signposted cycle route, low speed/traffic area which allows for shared space cycling
- 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.04
- Location
- Fill in gap(s) of segregated cycle provision along Oteley Road
- Recommendation
- Fill in gap(s) in the existing cycle infrastructure, making a complete route along the full length of the road, remove chicanes/dismount signs on bridge
- Scheme name
- S.11B
- Location
- Link between Radbrook Green to Belle Vue and beyond to the town centre, alternate route to scheme S.11A, route along Longden Road
- Recommendation
- Improve existing cycle lane by widening and segregating from the road
- Scheme name
- S.10
- Location
- Investigate link between Longden Rd and Kennedy Rd along Beehive Lane, to connect the southwest origins to Shrewsbury town
- Recommendation
- Create a safer feeling route along Beehive Lane (eg lighting, cutting back trees). Investigate the possibility of widening Beehive Lane. Create a segregated shared path along Kennedy Road
- Scheme name
- S.89
- Location
- Route through Meole Brace along Church Road connecting Roman Road to the church
- Recommendation
- Signpost route along Church Lane and improve cyclist priority and safety along route
- Scheme name
- S.07
- Location
- Along Welshpool Road to the north of Gains Park connecting the National Cycle Network route to the A5 junction
- Recommendation
- Investigate fully segregated bi-directional cycle path
- Scheme name
- S.87
- Location
- Upgrade of existing pathway along Shelton Lane
- Recommendation
- Upgrade Shalton Lane to be more open, well-lit and have a proper surface
- Scheme name
- S.34
- Location
- Porthill Footbridge (fenced at the western end, impairing cycling and accessibility)
- Recommendation
- Investigate improved river crossings for cyclists (particularly at the western end)
- Scheme name
- S.102
- Location
- Lythwood Road and Overdale Road through Bayston Hill
- Recommendation
- Provide local cycling through Bayston Hill, including adding a cycle lane
- Scheme name
- S.93
- Location
- Route along Kingsland Road, alternative route to scheme S.10
- Recommendation
- Provision of space for cyclists along Kingsland Road and improvement of safety for pedestrians
- Scheme name
- S.112
- Location
- Barracks Lane and Whitfield Crescent between Shelton Lane and Copthorne Road
- Recommendation
- Off-road route improvements including surfacing, lighting and crossing of The Mount and Richmond Drive
- Scheme name
- S.61
- Location
- Link through Meole Brace residential area, connecting to school and using existing pathway across Rea Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve and along Chilton Close, Stapleton Road and Maebrook Road
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing pathway to segregated shared path, provide cycle space through Meole Brace and widen access onto A5112 from the estate. Provide crossing of the roundabout into the retail park
- Scheme name
- S.58
- Location
- Porthill Road connecting existing infrastructure on Shelton Road to Porthill Footbridge, connecting into the town centre
- Recommendation
- Upgrade existing path to segregated cycleway
- Scheme name
- S.82
- Location
- Infrastructure along Radbrook Road, between Hanwood Road roundabout and the Roman Road/Shelton Road roundabout
- Recommendation
- Add cycle lanes on Radbrook Road. Improve crossing provision at Hanwood Road and Lady Herbery Way roundabouts
- Scheme name
- S.88
- Location
- Local route through Gains Park connecting to the school
- Recommendation
- Formalise the route, improve safety and signage
- Scheme name
- S.75
- Location
- Connection through Radbrook Green along Bank Farm Road connecting residential areas towards Shrewsbury Hospital and Meole Brace retail park as well as internal destinations (eg local schools)
- Recommendation
- Connect up existing segregated paths, give cyclists/peds priority at side roads, increase number of crossing points
- Scheme name
- S.83
- Location
- Bowbrook Meadows connecting Radbrook Green to Shrewsbury Hospital
- Recommendation
- Upgrade to consistent standard the existing shared pathway through the new build estate (Bowbrook Meadows)
- Scheme name
- S.85
- Location
- Connection through Radbrook Green and towards Shrewsbury Hospital and the town centre to Shrewsbury School, route along Oakfield Road, Ridgebourne Road and Kennedy Road
- Recommendation
- Reduce on-street parking to create a cycle path, provide formal crossing on Radbrook Road and Roman Road
- Scheme name
- S.84
- Location
- Upgrade existing cycle infrastructure and crossings along Roman Road to align with definitive national standards
- Recommendation
- Upgrade National Cycle Network route to align with definitive national standards and no gaps in infrastructure
- 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.CROSS2
- Location
- Hospital William Farr House site
- Recommendation
- Crossing into Hospital William Farr House site
- 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