Welcome to Shropshire Walking

Shropshire is a wonderful county to explore on foot. If you are interested in walking for fun, fitness, to get away from it all, with family, with friends or just for a change; this is the site for you. It is packed full of all the information you need to find the best walks, to suit you.

Shropshire has over 3,500 miles of rights of way. A quarter of the county is designated as the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so our long distance routes run through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes you will find anywhere in Britain, from the wild borderland hills traversed by Offa's Dyke to the rolling fields and deep gorges through which the Severn Way passes on its way to Bristol.

Many of our short circular routes are based around villages and inns, town trails, guided walks and even the latest walking craze of GEOcaching has also hit Shropshire, click here to find out more on discovering our hidden treasures.

Of course if you are looking for somewhere to stay that has recieved the national 'Walkers Welcome' accreditation, please visit our accommodation search. Or for a more active Walking holiday, why not visit our Walking Holidays page.

To find a walk to suit you, why not use our walking route search or for more information on walking in Shropshire keep reading!

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The Shropshire Way

A wonderful long distance circular walk that shows you Shropshire's geological roots, its historical importance as a borderland and the heart of Britain's Industrial Revolution. All of which have formed the County's character to make it "Uniquely Shropshire".

The Southern Section from the Stiperstones to Wilderhope Manor on Wenlock Edge is to be upgraded over the next two years with a new link being established from the Long Mynd to Wenlock Edge.

Click here for more details and the latest route updates. Please note that the website is presently being built and not all the links are active yet.

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Celebrating 50 years of access to the Shropshire Countryside. 1958 - 2008

This year celebrates the golden anniversary of access to the Shropshire countryside along its rights of way. It was in 1958 that the definitive rights of way were first plotted on maps and people had the right in law to walk or ride along them.

A series of celebrations and events have been planned and all are welcome to take part.

Details of the event are available here

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Undiscovered Secret

Don’t expect to be crowded out.  For most of the year you’ll find many of our hills, valleys, riversides, fields and woods only lightly populated with other walkers.  It’s the ultimate 'get away from everything' experience. Many of our walks are also traffic free so you really will be able to get away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

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Walking Holidays

If all of this sounds too good to be true why not come and visit us for a little longer.  This site is a one stop shop for planning a walking holiday or short break in Shropshire.  It has walks to suit all levels of abilities and places to stay on your route, click here to visit our accommodation search.

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Walking events and festivals

The stunning Shropshire countryside hosts walking events and festivals throughout the year.  They are great for discovering the best bits of Shropshire in the company of a local expert guide. Use our event search to find a walking event or festival.

 

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Walking in Historic Shropshire

Our walks explore historic places that have changed the world. They reveal the stories of remote castles and hill forts haunted with the ghosts of Normans and Ancient Britons. They visit Victorian follies and railways, Roman mining sites, roads and villas, the remains of great Imperial industry, touching past peoples’ lives and achievements.

Shropshire also has a great history of storytelling with many myths and legends passed down from generation to generation and our landscape, history and heritage have provided the inspiration for many writers.  You can follow in the footsteps of some of our famous writers, including A.E. Housman and Mary Webb.

 

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Refuelling

Why not combine your walk with a stop at one of our many eateries or watering holes? Try a local dish like Shrewsbury Pie or Shropshire Ham and Eggs. Shropshire is renowned for its real ale, so why not wash it all down with a pint of our very own Shropshire Lad? Many of our walks have refreshment stops listed.

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