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The plan was to walk from one museum to another around the Ironbridge Gorge, and as there was a Slow Way from Telford to Broseley, that seemed like a good way to do it. I left Telford very early in rain. I soon came across the part of the route that others before me couldn't follow. Yes, a bridge has been demolished and there are roadworks, but they'll soon come to an end and if you look at my second picture, you'll cross the road and go up steps to reach Aldi. Once out of the town centre, International Way leads to Telford Park, where the route continues along Silkin Way. This is a tarmac cycle path and the weather improved greatly as I followed it. The path avoids built-up areas and roads as much as possible, but you have to follow a road past Blists Hill Victorian Town. I went inside and explored for several hours, then continued along the Slow Way, which follows the Silkin Way alongside a stout green metal fence. After going under the Inclined Plane I made a detour to the China Museum, then after crossing a footbridge over the River Severn, I made another detour to the Tile Museum. Re-joining the Slow Way, I set off to climb to Broseley. The lower part of the route was a farm access road, then this was followed by a very muddy bridleway. This would have been a real mess if there had been prolonged heavy rain, so beware. Trees had recently fallen across the path, but these had been cut away to keep the path open. The final path to Broseley led through a local nature reserve at The Haycop, where a network of paths could be explored. I stepped into the village just as a heavy downpour started, and I was just a bit too late to visit the Pipe Museum. Quite a good route, especially if you're interested in all the history and heritage, but if you want to visit the museums, then allow plenty of time for those.

Walked on Saturday 22nd June. A good easy walk of 7-8 miles. A pleasant wooded walk from Broseley to Coalport of almost 2 miles before crossing the Severn at the Boat Inn at Jackfield to Coalport. A short distance to the Incline Plane before reaching the Silkin way. This tarmaced right of Way leads all the way to Telford Town Centre through pleasant woodland. The only issue was between the Town Centre and the station. A passenger bridge had been demolished and major roadworks were taking place. We will revisit and check out to find a safe alternative.

The route was good easy to follow, the last part in the town centre was confusing with the roadworks taking place, the foot bridge has been removed that was direct from the car park across to the station entrance, this needs more guidance, I will be doing the again to get round the town centre.

The route follows the well used Silkin Way from Telford Town Centre (Has Bus and train stations) to Coalport where there is a Youth Hostel. . This is the route of an old railway line that itself followed the line of a disused tubboat canal. Its a popular paths for cyclists, runners and walkers and is well surfaced. The first mile or so is through the fantastic Telford Town park and the whole route is part of the local green network. There are lots of signs of the old industrial heritage to spot and the route passes the Blist Hill Victorian museum which is worth a visit. At Coalport the route leaves the Silkin Way near the famous inclined plane and crosses the River Severn at the Jackfield memorial footbridge which takes you to The excellent Boat pub. The route from here to Broseley is steeper out of the Ironbridge gorge and can get muddy in wet weather though when I walked it this week it was bone dry.
Corbett's dingle is very picturesque and as you come out of the woods and cross the Ironbridge road Broseley comes into view. The route takes you past some impressive buildings and Broseley itself has pubs, cafes and restaurants that are worth checking out and is on bus routes.

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