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- Map of Forton, Shropshire
- About Forton, Shropshire
- Where is Forton, Shropshire on the map?
- How far is Forton, Shropshire from where I am?
- EV Chargers in Forton, Shropshire
- Find hotels in Forton, Shropshire
- Rent a car near Forton, Shropshire
- Play a pub crawl round in Forton, Shropshire
- Popular destinations close by
- Nearby essentials
Overview
3About Forton, Shropshire
Forton lies along the A5 northwest of Shrewsbury, serving as a waypoint on the historic route between England and Wales. The village connects to Shrewsbury via the B4394 and local roads, whilst the A5 carries long-distance traffic from Birmingham and Manchester towards North Wales. Electric vehicle drivers will find over 30 fast charging points in the vicinity. The village sits precisely on Watling Street, the Roman road whose route the modern A5 still follows today.
Where is Forton, Shropshire on the map?
Forton, Shropshire is in England, at 52.740, -2.847 - about 7 km south of Prescott, Shropshire.
How far is Forton, Shropshire from where I am?
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Along the way
EV Chargers in Forton, Shropshire
- Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury359 kW
- Oteley Road, Shrewsbury50 kW
- Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury50 kW
- Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury22 kW
- Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Forton, Shropshire?
The closest airport to Forton, Shropshire is Birmingham Airport, 105 km (about 1 h 18 min by car).