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Scenic drives near Telford

Discover the closest published Remapped drives to Telford, England. Routes are ordered by their nearest point to the town centre and may start elsewhere. Distances to routes are approximate straight-line distances, not driving distances. Roads featured include B4380, A4169, B4373.

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9–67 milesRoute distances
17–135 minEstimated driving
5Circular routes

Short on time? Severn Valley: Ironbridge to Bridgnorth has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 17 minutes before stops.

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Shropshire, England

Leighton, Ironbridge and Harley Bank Loop from Atcham

26 miles56 minCircular

Closest point on route: 4 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Make a compact eastern-Shropshire circuit from Atcham, following the B4380 towards Leighton and Ironbridge before returning by Broseley, Much Wenlock and Harley Bank. The river-country approach and hillier A458 return give the drive two distinct halves.

Along the way
  • Ironbridge Gorge
  • Harley Bank
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Shropshire, England

Severn Valley: Ironbridge to Bridgnorth

9 miles17 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 4 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Link two distinctive Severn-side places on a short drive through eastern Shropshire. Leave Ironbridge, pass through Broseley and continue to Bridgnorth, where the river separates the High and Low Town. This is a compact point-to-point outing: allow extra time for a walk at either end rather than treating the estimated driving time as the whole trip.

Along the way
  • The Iron Bridge and gorge
  • Bridgnorth High and Low Town
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Shropshire, England

South Shropshire Hills and Heritage Loop

63 miles1 hr 46 minCircular

Closest point on route: 7 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Set aside a longer outing for a broad circuit of southern Shropshire. From Ludlow, cross towards Cleobury Mortimer, continue through Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock, then return by Church Stretton and Craven Arms. The route combines the Clee Hills corridor, market-town approaches and the B4371 beside Wenlock Edge. Choose a small number of stops rather than trying to visit every town in one sitting.

Along the way
  • Clee Hills road corridor
  • Wenlock Edge
  • Stokesay Castle
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Shropshire, England

Much Wenlock, Corvedale and Ape Dale Driving Loop

22 miles53 minCircular

Closest point on route: 7 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Leave Much Wenlock on the B4378, cross into Corvedale, then return through the lanes of Ape Dale and the B4371. This compact loop adds the valley roads south of the existing Wenlock Edge through-drive, without a return over the same stretch.

Along the way
  • Ape Dale
  • Wenlock Edge
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Shropshire

Shrewsbury Circular

59 miles1 hr 33 minCircular

Closest point on route: 7 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Starting at the Cock Inn car park in Hanwood, this circular drive explores the Shropshire countryside towards Bishop’s Castle and Craven Arms before returning through Much Wenlock. Expect winding country roads, rolling hills and pretty villages, with opportunities to pause for historic sights, a coffee or a countryside walk along the way.

Along the way
  • Bishops Wood
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
  • Stokesay Castle
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South Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, England

Stourbridge to the Clee Hills: Enville and Ludlow Grand Loop

67 miles2 hr 15 minCircular

Closest point on route: 7 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

A longer outing from the Stourbridge side, combining Enville and Six Ashes with the B4378, Corvedale, the Ludlow approach and the A4117 across the Clee Hills. Return through the Bewdley and Kinver country rather than doubling back; this is the substantial alternative to the shorter local circuits.

Along the way
  • Clee Hills countryside
  • Kinver Edge
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Shropshire, England

Wenlock Edge Drive

12 miles21 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 8 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Take the B4371 east from Church Stretton towards Much Wenlock for a compact drive through the Shropshire countryside. This point-to-point route follows the road corridor beside Wenlock Edge, with the option to break the journey for a woodland walk at Presthope. Make it a short drive in its own right or leave extra time to explore at either end.

Along the way
  • Church Stretton departure
  • Wenlock Edge
  • Presthope woodland stop
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Shropshire, England

B4368 Corvedale Drive: Bridgnorth to Craven Arms

21 miles43 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 9 miles from Telford · straight-line distance

Take the B4368 west from the Morville junction, following the changing valley road through Shipton, Munslow and Diddlebury towards Craven Arms. A direct drive for enjoying Corvedale itself, with no obligation to continue into the Clun Valley or turn back over the same road.

Along the way
  • Corvedale
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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which drive passes closest to this location?

Leighton, Ironbridge and Harley Bank Loop from Atcham has the closest point on a route in this selection, approximately 4 miles from Telford in a straight line. This is not the distance to the route start or a driving-distance estimate.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

Severn Valley: Ironbridge to Bridgnorth is the shortest by route distance, at 9 miles, with an estimated driving time of 17 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Stourbridge to the Clee Hills: Enville and Ludlow Grand Loop is the longest by route distance, at 67 miles. Its estimated driving time is 2 hr 15 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

5 routes start and finish in the same place, including Leighton, Ironbridge and Harley Bank Loop from Atcham. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

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