Shrewsbury NWRR (North West Relief Run) Since moving to Shrewsbury in the early 90s, one of my regular runs has been Shelton Rough going out to Bicton or Montford Bridge. It’s a great route, as very quickly you are out of the town and in the Shropshire countryside. I’m publishing this route now as it’s about to be changed by the coming of the North West Relief Road. A downside is that the part of route on Shelton Rough by the Water Tower will be under a road. An upside is that, when doing a longer run eg Leaton to Montford Bridge, it will be a lot safer, provided the promised cycle and footpaths happen.
The start is just past the petrol station on the Mount, but you can run off road from the Quarry. There are numerous short cuts (Spring Coppice) or extensions (muddy path to Montford Bridge) that you can make to this glorious run. My favourite time to do it is on a frosty winter’s morning. Graham Evans
