Silkin Way
23 km / 14 miles
Shrops, Telford W
A route following dry canal beds and former railway lines close to the many natural and historical features within Telford. The Ironbridge Way - Ironbridge to Leegomery (10 miles) which is also included on OS mapping, connects with the route at Leegomery.
Details:
| Path Type: | Paths Marked on OS mapping | |
| Waymark: | Wheeled logo | ![]() |
| Attributes: | Former Railway; Canal; Industrial History | |
| Start: | SJ701021 - Coalport, Telford W |
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| Finish: | SJ633141 - Bratton, Shrops |
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| Web Sites: | Silkin Way - PDF Leaflet |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Leaflet: | Silkin Way (Telford & Wrekin Countryside Service) |
Maps: |
| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 127 |
| OS Explorer: | 242 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 242 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Ironbridge - Coalport YHA, Coalport, Telford, Shropshire | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Ironbridge - Coalbrookdale YHA, Coalbrookdale, Telford | 3 Km |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Ironbridge Way; Monarch's Way; Severn Way |
| Other Paths: | Hutchison Way; Sabrina Way; South Telford Heritage Trail; South Telford Way; Telford and Wrekin Walks Click to show 2 more Other Paths |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Silkin Way GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Silkin Way Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Silken Way Tracklogs Route file | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 21.3 Km (13.2 miles) 265 m (869 ft) ascent 171 m (561 ft) maximum height |

