Route: Telford T50 (United Kingdom)

Submitted by Daniel Miles on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:42am
Location
United Kingdom
Distance
80.5 km
Vertical Gain
1,562 m
Description

The Telford T50 50 mile trail is a trail established to celebrate Telford's 50 year anniversary in 2018.

The route uses existing footpaths and trails, including the Silkin Way and Hutchison Way. 

Starting in Telford Town Park, the route descends into Ironbridge Gorge, crossing Ironbridge before climbing up and to the summits of the Wrekin and Ercall hills.

The route continues with a loop around Wellington followed by various residential suburbs of Telford, then ascends Lilleshall Monument before returning to Telford Town Park via Granville Country Park.

The route is mainly on tarmac, but includes sections on trail and through fields which can become waterlogged. 

A dedicated website is found at https://www.telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk/

 

GPS Track