A Shrewsbury stroll by the Severn

Not all walking has to be in the countryside: most towns have good routes too. This out and back walk along the River Severn in Shrewsbury is lovely and full of interest.
 Starting at the Frankwell Quay car park, SY3 8HQ...

...you pass the Theatre Severn: these are the flood defences in front (the river does flood regularly)

Cross over the Welsh Bridge

..and just keep walking.

Never sure why there is a statue of Hercules here: he's hardly a local celebrity!

Looking over towards St Chad's Church, where Charles Darwin was baptised, and also the (modern) Market Hall tower.

Shrewsbury School on the hill, and its impressive rowing facilities in front.

Further on, a beautiful conversion of old industrial buildings

The English Bridge

New housing on the site of Gay Meadow, the old Shrewsbury Town Football Ground - 

The railway bridge

The weir

There is a "ladder" at the side, for salmon to negotiate their way back upstream to spawn. Too much water to see it clearly today

The waves look pretty fearsome. This was the end of our walk. It's just over two miles, so if you walk back to the start, it's about 4.25 of easy walking. 
The river does a big loop, so the weir is actually not far from your starting place if you want a quick finish, or you can wander back through the town. It's much hillier, but there are lots of shops, cafes, and of course, fine buildings though. Just don't fall in the weir!