Family friendly routes

Family_group_RGBCycle Shrewsbury is currently developing a series of family friendly rides leaflets giving you guidance on where to cycle, what bikes to ride and the different types of cycling available.

The leaflets are available to download below or they can be ordered here; they are also available at local visitor information centres, libraries and the reference library.

Wildlife and waterways - new February 2011

A 7 mile ride along mostly quiet roads and traffic free paths following historic waterways and exploring places you can see unusual plants and wildlife in the heart of Shrewsbury. The leaflet was launched during the Darwin Festival celebrations in February 2011. 

Download the leaflet or order a hard copy here. Alternatively, download this route to your mobile with the ViewRanger application.

Getting started

A simple guide giving you all the information you need to start cycling with your family, including tips on what size and type of bike to buy and learning to ride a bike.

Download the leaflet or order a hard copy here.

Traffic-free adventures: Shrewsbury to Uffington

A 10 mile family bike ride which takes you along traffic free roads around the riverside into scenic Shropshire countryside. The ride takes in the Quarry and the Sports Village cycle track which are both excellent locations if you want to cycle with very small children and looking for a safe place for them to ride.

Download the leaflet or order a hard copy here. Alternatively, download this route to your mobile with the ViewRanger application.

A cycling tour of Shrewsbury Town Football Club

A seven mile cycle ride exploring Shrewsbury's footballing history. The route starts at the Shrewsbury Town Football Stadium on Oteley Road and takes in the sites of 5 of Shrewsbury's former grounds. The leaflet includes some interesting historical facts about each of the grounds. The route is mostly off-road.

Download the leaflet or order a hard copy here. Alternatively, download this route to your mobile with the ViewRanger application.

coversShrewsbury's BMX tracks and ramps and mountain biking

A leaflet outlining the best locations to ride BMX and mountain Bikes in Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire area including advice on how to get started and what you need.

Download the leaflet or order a hard copy here.

Days out by bicycle and train from Shrewsbury

A leaflet including helpful information about taking your bike on the train. Also includes a couple of ideas for rides you can do by taking you bike on the train from Shrewsbury. Please note that Wrexham and Shropshire rail company ceased running services on 28 January 2011 therefore references to this company in this leaflet are no longer valid.

Download the leaflet or order a hard copy here.

What's on

18/05/2012

Radbrook social ride

27/05/2012

Free use of Sports Village cycle track

03/06/2012

Women on wheels social ride

16/06/2012

Breeze champion training

23/06/2012

Shrewsbury BikeFest - cancelled

 
 


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