easyOff-lead sections
Shropshire Union Canal Towpath (Market Drayton to Tyrley)
Market Drayton, Shropshire ·
Quick answer
The Shropshire Union Canal towpath from Market Drayton to Tyrley Locks in Shropshire is a flat, dog-friendly 3.5-mile walk managed by the Canal & River Trust, with town centre parking and no lead restrictions beyond general control near locks.
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Distance
3.5 miles
Easy
Difficulty
🐾
Off-lead
Yes
🚧
Stiles
None
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Parking
Available
About this walk
A flat, easy towpath walk south from Market Drayton along the Shropshire Union Canal, passing the Tyrley flight of locks and open farmland. A quiet, well-used stretch popular with local dog walkers and largely traffic-free.
Terrain
Canal towpathFlat gravel path
🅿️ Parking
Pay-and-display car parks in Market Drayton town centre near the canal.
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