Ironbridge Museums

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CoalportChina Museum

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JackfieldTile Museum

Bedlam Furnaces Iron Bridge

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Memorial Bridge(FOOTBRIDGE)

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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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Ironworks

Museum of The Gorge

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Walks from Legges Way

1Lloyds CoppiceWoodland and Industrial heritage

Across the road and left onto the Silkin Way to the tunnelentrance. Do not enter but turn across the car park and road intoLloyds Coppice. Look for the remains of Madeley Wood Hall anda Pumping Engine.

Distance4 km • Time2 hours

2The Silkin WayA walk along the old railway track to the River Severn

Walk across the road and left down hill on to The Silkin Way,through the tunnel and down to the Riverbank. Take a look atthe China Museum complex on the way back.

Distance6 km • Time2 hours

3Hay Inclined PlaneIndustrial History tour

Across the road and left to Blists Hill Victorian Town. Againdown hill to start then around the back of the Blists Hill Museumsite to the Hay Inclined Plane. This was used for lifting smallbarges from the canal at the bottom up to the higher level.Return down the side of the Inclined Plane and then right backalong the Silkin Way.

Distance4 km • Time11⁄2hrs

Walks from The Square

4Ironbridge RiversideIronbridge houses and lanes

Turn right along The Wharfage and then quickly right upSevern Bank. Working your way up and around the hillsideyou will get a real feel for the buildings and views of historicIronbridge. Descend to The Wharfage by Lincoln Hill, then leftto the Iron Bridge itself.

Distance2 km • Time1 hour

5The Golden BallIronbridge houses and Bedlam Furnaces

From the car park turn left along High St, into Waterloo St.,then turn left up the steps at the side of the car park. Go righton Madeley Road to the Goldon Ball pub. Turn right downthrough Madeley Wood and to the remains of the BedlamFurnaces. Turn right back along the riverbank. Distance1.5km • Time3⁄4hours

Footpaths

Museum

Car park

Cycle parking

Toilets

Car park for museumpatrons only

World HeritageSite boundary

Craft Centre

Viewpoint

Gorge Connect route WH1 with Bus Stop

Woodland

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Walk & Cycle the Gorge

Why not park your carand explore theIronbridge GorgeWorld Heritage Site byfoot or bicycle?

This leaflet describesa variety of walks andcycle rides from eachof the main car parksin the Gorge.

There are of course

many other footpaths, bridleways and roads in the

area. Look out particularly for the marked routes,

such as the South Telford Way, which will allow you

to search out both the industrial heritage of the area

and the modern countryside areas.

Why not hop on the Gorge Connect bus! Operating

every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday from the

beginning of April to the end of October, the bus

serves the Ironbridge Gorge area as well as Telford

town centre and Telford Central Railway Station.

Bus timetables and further tourist information can be

obtained from the Tourist Information Centre in the

Tollhouse at the southern end of the Iron Bridge.

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums

While in the Gorge try to visit some of the IronbridgeGorge museums. The Museum Passport ticket is themost cost effective way to see as many of them asyou wish.

There is something for everyone to enjoy. Most museumsare within walking distance of each other or are served bythe WH1 Gorge Connect bus service during weekendsand Bank Holiday Mondays from April to October.

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AlbrightonCodsall

Much Wenlock

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6Ironbridge Back lanes A steep climb around the town

From the square go up the long flight of steps in the rearcorner, through St Luke’s Church and out in to the lanes ofIronbridge. Work your way around to the left, then go uphillthrough one of the alleyways and turn right along HodgeBower. Then back downhill round to the church beforereturning down Severn Bank.

Distance2 km • Time1 hour

Walks from Station Yard

7Severn Valley WayA flat route following the track of the old SevernValley Railway

From the Iron Bridge walk back through the car park andalong the track –signed Severn Valley Way and Route 45.Keep right through Jackfield, look for old railway sidings, asection on the road and the Tile Museum. The route here issubject to landslip and the road is quite a roller coaster.Past Maws Craft Centre turn left down to the river and theBoat Inn, then turn left back up the side of the craft centreand back to Ironbridge.

Distance5 km • Time11⁄2hours

8Benthall WoodsA hillside walk, can be muddy

Walk west away from the car park parallel to the river alongthe old railway track. Turn left up into the woods andcontinue right up to the crest. You will see the work that theSevern Gorge Countryside Trust is doing to maintain thewoods. At the top turn left and return on the high level.There is much evidence of the mining that went on in thiswhole area for hundreds of years. Return downhill by aconvenient path and turn right back to the bridge.

Distance6 km • Time2 hours

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Ironbridge Museums

CoalbrookdaleMuseums

Blists HillMuseums

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Power Station

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Blists HillVictorian Town Museum

CoalportChina Museum

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JackfieldTile Museum

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Dale House

Museum ofSteel Sculpture

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Memorial Bridge(FOOTBRIDGE)

Haywood

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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

Enginuity

Ironworks

Museum of The Gorge

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Walks from Dale End

9 Dale End ParkA flat riverside walk

From the rear of the car park turn right andwalk along the riverside to the Edward AlbertBridge, turn and walk back through the park.

Distance 1.2 km • Time 1⁄2 hour

10 Shropshire Hills ViewA longer walk through Coalbrookdale

From the car park cross the Buildwas Roadturn left and the take the first right intoStation Road. Walk through toCoalbrookdale – site of the Museum of Iron,Enginuity and the Darby Houses. Turn leftuphill and left again into the Arboretum,keep through Cinder Hill woods to cross aminor road and walk around the edge ofStrethill Lodge. Here there are excellentviews of the south Shropshire Hills. Returndownhill along the route of an old tramway,across the railway and down to theBuildwas Road to complete the walk.

Distance 4 km • Time 2 hours

11 Lincoln Hill and the RotundaWoodland walk with a steep descentof 209 steps

Turn right out of the car park onto BuildwasRoad. Take the second road on the left(Paradise) alongside the shop. Keep to theright and walk on paths up to the top ofLincoln Hill. The brick base here is theremains of the Rotunda. The view over thefence down to the Ironbridge is magnificentin all seasons. Descend back to the roadand car park via the 209 steps from the backof the viewing platform.

Distance 2 km • Time 1 hour

Walks from The Wharfage

12 River bank & Dale End ParkA flat walk through the park

Take the path to the side of the public toiletsat the back of the car park, then walkthrough the park.

Distance 2 km • Time 1⁄2 hour

13 Dale Coppice and Lincoln HillAn excellent view but lots of stepsdown

Walk to the road and turn left. Take the firstright into Paradise, immediately before theshop. Walk up the road, taking the rightfork into the woods. Walk right throughDale Coppice and at Church Road take aright then left into the area of The SabbathWalks. Turn right up the bank to the topand then turn right back across the roadand continue to the Rotunda. Afteradmiring the view of Ironbridge descendthe 209 steps and return to The Wharfage.

Distance 3.5 km • Time 11⁄2 hours

14 The Iron Bridge The Iron Bridge and part of the town

Walk to the road and turn right along TheWharfage, as far as the Iron Bridge. Walkback 40m and turn up Severn Bank.Continue to walk upwards and take aconvenient alley to explore the hillside.There are many interesting houses andfine views, take your time and explore.Return down Lincoln Hill to The Wharfage.

Distance 2 km • Time 1 hour

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Power Station

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Rowing Club

Valley Hotel

Iron Bridge

Dale House

Museum ofSteel Sculpture

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Museum of The Gorge

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AccommodationBridge House Guest HouseBuildwas, Nr IronbridgeTel: 01952 432105Bridge View B&B10 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 432541Calcutts HouseCalcutts Road, Jackfield Tel: 01952 882631The Library House11 Severn Bank, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 432299The MalthouseThe Wharfage, ironbridgeTel: 01952 433712Post Office House B&B6 The Square, Ironbridge (above Post Office)Tel: 01952 433201

The Shakespeare InnHigh St, Coalport Tel: 01952 580675The SwanThe Wharfage, IronbridgeTel: 01952 432306Thorpe House B&BCoalport, TF8 7HP Tel: 01952 586789Tontine HotelThe Square, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 432127The White HartThe Wharfage, IronbridgeTel: 01952 432901YHA Ironbridge Gorge John Rose Building, High St, Coalport Tel: 0870 770 5882

CafésBlists Hill Victorian Town, Hot Metal Café Blists Hill Museum, Legges Way, Madeley. Tel: 01952 884391Central Café32-32A High St, Ironbridge Coalbrookdale Museum ofIron, The Café Coach Road, Coalbrookdale. Tel: 01952 884391Jackfield Tile Museum,The CaféJackfieldTel: 01952 884391The Painting Shop Tea RoomMaws Craft Centre, Jackfield Tel: 01952 883843The Tea Emporium7 The Square, Ironbridge

Truffels CaféThe Wharfage, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433993CraftMaws Craft CentreJackfield Tel: 01952 883030The Gingham ChickenMaws Craft Centre, Jackfield Tel: 01952 881138CyclingThe Bicycle Hub/TandemExperienceThe New Building, ChurchRoad, JackfieldTel: 01952 883249The Ironbridge GorgeMuseumsTel: 01952 884391

Pubs and RestaurantsThe Coracle Restaurant6A Tontine Hill, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433520Horse & Jockey15 Jockey Bank, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433798The MalthouseThe Wharfage, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433712The Shakespeare InnHigh St, Coalport Tel: 01952 580675The SwanThe Wharfage, IronbridgeTel: 01952 432306The White HartThe Wharfage, IronbridgeTel: 01952 432901

Shops Chrisalis Newsagents7 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 432260Crystal Labyrinth Gemstones & Jewellery34A The Wharfage, IronbridgeTel: 01952 433708The Curio Centre2 Waterloo Street, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433844Darlingtons of IronbridgeThe Wharfage, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433726Evergreen30 High St, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 432149FotoStop Express9 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433399

Homeward Bound Home & Gift Store5 The Wharfage, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433028Ironbridge Tackle and Bait Supplies 7 The Square, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433040Jardine Leisure Cast FurnitureDale End Park, Coalbrookdale Tel: 01952 432908Maws Gallery Pictures & FramingThe Wharfage, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 433663Red Rooster Speciality FoodsThe High Street, IronbridgeTel: 07971 952252The Shop in the SquareHigh St, Ironbridge Tel: 01952 884391

Cycle From Legges Way

15 Silkin Way and IronbridgeA gentle gradient down into the Gorge and along theriverbanks

Cross the road from the car park and turn left onto the SilkinWay Cycle route (NCN route 55). Follow the Silkin Way to itsend at Coalport Bridge. Over the bridge and walk downsteps onto the Severn Valley Way (NCN Route 45). Ride onto the Iron Bridge passing the Maws Craft Centre and theTile Museum. Walk over the Iron Bridge and turn right on theroad keeping alongside the river (do not go over the newJackfield Bridge). Just before the China Museum turn left ona ramp taking you up onto the Silkin Way. Turn left andpedal back uphill to the car park.

Distance 12 km • Time 2 hours

Cycle From The Old Station Yard

16 Severn Valley Way (NCN route 45)A circular tour of both banks of the river

Ride through the car park, away from the Iron Bridge andalong the Severn Valley Way. Keep on NCN Route 45 untilyou have to walk up some steps and reach the CoalportBridge, turn left over the bridge, then left again on NCNRoute 55. Ride straight ahead to come out on the road bythe Brewery Inn. Ride past the pub and continue past theChina Museum complex keeping left at the next fork andback to Ironbridge. Walk over the bridge to the start point.

Distance 8 km • Time 1 hour

Cycle From The Wharfage and Dale End

Turn right out of the car park into Ironbridge. Cross the IronBridge and turn left through the car park. The ride along theSevern Valley Way can then be followed from ride 16.

17 Distance 10 km • Time 2 hours

18 Distance 11 km • Time 2 hours