Discover Rodington

Rodington combines its riverside setting on the River Roden with a tangible canal history, an easy circular walk and a cycling route. This mix gives you several things to consider when choosing your destination: you can focus on historic structures and their traces, plan some exercise on foot or by bike, or take into account a play area that is free to use. There is a play area in the Parish of Rodington that is free for everyone to use. Before looking for a holiday rental, consider which of these themes you want to shape your stay.

Canal and local history

Longdon Aqueduct carries the Shrewsbury Branch over the River Tern. Thomas Telford designed the aqueduct, which was built in 1795. In Rodington itself, the access embankment to a vanished three-arched aqueduct over the River Roden still remains. These provide contrasting traces of waterway engineering: a dated aqueduct with a named designer, and a surviving embankment that recalls a structure that no longer exists. For anyone interested in cultural history, this offers a specific comparison between a structure with a known date of construction and a surviving trace.

St George's Church also offers a link to local history: it has a touchscreen monitor with historical information, photos, maps and illustrations about the local community. Check whether the monitor is available before your visit.

Getting around on foot or by bike

The Lazy Local Loop is an easy, 1-mile (1.6 km) circular walk. It starts at the Rodington Village Hall car park and follows quiet country roads. Its short distance and easy rating make it a compact option for a walk. Check local path conditions before setting out.

For a cycling tour, Rodington is on the route of the Tern Valley Trail, a 14-mile circular cycling route. The two options differ considerably in length and mode of travel: one is a short walk, the other a longer cycling tour. This helps you choose activities according to how much time you want to spend on your outing.

The Lazy Local Loop starts at the Rodington Village Hall car park. The hall has parking for 40 cars; as parking arrangements can change, check the conditions before you travel. The Rodington Parish Pathways Group is working to improve access to public rights of way around and through the Parish of Rodington. If particular path conditions are important to you, find out about the specific route before setting out.

Planning your stay

When looking for a holiday rental in Rodington, you can start by deciding whether local history, a short walk or cycling will be the focus of your stay. This lets you shape your search around the experiences you want to include in your trip. The free play area in the Parish of Rodington is another specific point to consider if you want to take this amenity into account when choosing your destination.

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