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Canal Breach Update

With the exception of the canalside paths in the immediate vicinity of the breach and the path [part of FP76] between the Whitchurch Canal Arm and Greenfields Local Nature Reserve which is still flooded, all the other paths are now walkable including the towpath from Danson's Bridge [Bridge 30] to Grindley Brook and the Lockside Cafe. Walks 7 and 10 are now unaffected. For Walks 2 & 9, the Shropshire Way and Sandstone Trail, suggested alternative routes can be found below.

10 varied walks around Whitchurch Shropshire and the Whitchurch Wheel	First launched in 2014, the second edition of the book details 10 walks of varying lengths around Whitchurch plus the Whitchurch Wheel [see below] It is available for £6 from Whitchurch Museum and Heritage Centre and from Whitchurch Walkers. Route maps for individual walks can be downloaded but you will only get the photos plus historical and other nuggets of local information by buying the book! Walk 2 The Stockton Walk Due to the canal breach. this can only be walked as far as Danson's Bridge. It is suggested that you follow the circular route round Danson's Wood and return by the outward route in reverse.and, if you wish, take the detour through Greenfields Nature reserve [point 8] Walk 4 The Belton Bracer Shropshire Council has extended the closure all the footpaths off Greenfoot Lane for public safety reasons whilst building work is carried out. There are 5 rights of way affected, including the path that crosses the by-pass at point 3 of our Belton Bracer walk. If following the book: From point 2 carry on along the road turning right up Tilstock Road, straight across the bypass roundabout towards Alderford for about 100m and take the footpath on the right. There is also a minor diversion at Belton around the new solar farm. The diversion runs on the east [town] side of the solar panels and is easy to follow.. Walk 9 Working up a Head of Steam Due to the canal breach return.from Danson's Bridge [between points 8 & 9] to Whitchurch by using The Stockton Walk [Walk 2] in reverse.	For route maps and descriptions: click here
The Whitchurch Wheel	Created in 2016 to mark the 40th year of Whitchurch Walkers launched at the 2017 Whitchurch Walking Festival, this is a 15 mile circular route around the town. Whitchurch is still at the centre of an important cheese-making area so the Wheel refers to a wheel of cheese. It can be walked as a whole or in wedges taking a variety of local footpaths to link with the Wheel itself. The Whitchurch Wheel is featured in 2020's new edition of the book above, meanwhile detailed maps and descriptions of the route, with links from town centre [Sherry Mill Hill car park] can be downloaded.	Downloads Clockwise Anticlockwise
The Shropshire Way	One end of the Shropshire Main Route is at Grindley Brook, just north of Whitchurch. The route from Grindley Brook runs from along the Llangollen Canal towpath which is closed between the Whitchurch Arm and Danson's Bridge. A diversion can be taken to or from.Danson's Bridge using the Stockton Walk or through Greenfields Nature Reserve to or from Whitchurch Waterway Country Park before passing through Jubilee Park and the town centre before heading south via Brown, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses.	Full Details can be found on the Shropshire Way website
The Sandstone Trail	This 33 mile route along Cheshire sandstone ridge starts from the Centre of Whitchurch in Sherry Mill car park [free] next to Jubilee Park. Here there is a Sandstone Arch and an information board. The route between Grindley Brook and Whitchurch runs from along the Llangollen Canal towpath which is closed between the Whitchurch Arm and Danson's Bridge. A diversion can be taken to or from.Danson's Bridge using the Stockton Walk or through Greenfields Nature Reserve.	More information on the Sandstone Trail website
The Maelor Way	This route heading westwards into Wales also starts from Grindley Brook. It links six long-distance paths: the Sandstone Trail, South Cheshire Way, Marches Way and the Shropshire Way in the east with Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the Ceiriog Valley Walk in the Wrexham/Shropshire Borderland to the west.	For full details click here.
The South Cheshire Way	Another route starting from Grindley Brook and running for 34 miles to Mow Cop, east of Kidsgrove. At the regional level it links the Sandstone Trail, Shropshire Way, Maelor Way, Bishop Bennet Way, Crewe & Nantwich Circular Walk, Cheshire Ring Canal Walk, Staffordshire Way and Gritstone Trail.	For more informatiom click here.

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