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The following walks are located on DEFRA land.

select * from tblwalking where `ID` > 0 and `NaturalEngland` = 1 order by `North Shropshire` desc, `South Shropshire` desc, `Oswestry` desc, `Shrewsbury` desc, `Bridgnorth` desc, `Telford & Ironbridge` desc, `Shropshire` desc

Defra Walks Search Results

44 Routes Found

North Shropshire

Circular Route: Starting from Entry point off Weston Wharf Road Land at Weston Wharf near Shrewsbury Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the old canal towpath near Weston Wharf. Public access until 01/09/2013. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from The Gyrn Birch House Farm, Near Oswestry
	Route Description: DEFRA conservation walk allowing permissive open access to land offering extensive views over North Shropshire & Cheshire Plain. Access until 30/09/2014 Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Entry point at Rednal or Little Sutton Rednal Farm near Felton Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to a network of routes on open farm land at Pen-yr-estyn. Public access until 30/09/2010. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Linear Route: From Entry point north of The Hatch: To Entry point on public footpath Painsbrook Farm near Shrewsbury Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access creating a circular route from the village of Hadnall. Public access intil 01/09/2013. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Middle Lodge Car Park Chetwynd Hall, Nr Newport
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing premissive access to farmland which is managed for the benefit of wildlife. Public access until October 2013Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Car Park near Lyneal Lodge or Spenford Bridge Lyneal Lodge Farm near Wem Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to farmland alongside the River Roden. Public Access until 30/09/2014. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Entry points around Lea Hall Lea Hall Farm near Whitchurch
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to open farmland managed as a wildlife refuge. Public access until 30/09/2010. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Footpath from Lyneal Road or B5063 Park Farm near Wem
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to a circular route around Wolverley and the River Roden. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Circular Route: Starting from Entry point at Norton Farm Norton Wood Farm near Norton in Hales Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to interesting open arable fields. Public access until 30/09/2014. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Circular Route: Starting from Market drayton Market Drayton Independent Walking
	Route Description: A leaflet containing 4 short walks between 2 and 3.4 miles long around the town of Market Drayton. View Leaflet: Click Here (3.03MB) Leaflet available from: Outdoor Recreation Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Ellesmere ellesmere Independent Walking
	Route Description: A leaflet containing 4 short walks, between 1.6 & 3.1 miles in and around the town of Ellesmere. View Leaflet: Click Here (2.69MB) Leaflet available from: Outdoor Recreation Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@ashropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Whitchurch Whitchurch Independent Walking
	Route Description: A leaflet containing 4 walks between 1.5 & 2.8 miles in and around the town of Whitchurch. View Leaflet: Click Here (3.08MB) Leaflet available from: Outdoor Recreation Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Wem Wem Independent Walking
	Route Description: A leaflet containing 4 walks between 2 & 3.4 miles long in and around the town of Wem. View Leaflet: Click Here (2.83MB) Leaflet available from: Outdoor Recreation Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

South Shropshire

Linear Route: From Gated entry to Tantree Bank: To Bridleway near Walton Mill Rowley Farm near Westbury
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to flower rich pastures along the banks of Brockton Brook. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents

Linear Route: From Footpaths crossing Workhouse Brook: To Footpaths crossing Workhouse Brook Land at Worthen near Shrewsbury Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access along Workhouse Brook linking to public footpaths. Public access until 30/09/2012. Link Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255062 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Linear Route: From Bromfield: To Ludlow Shropshire Way - Car Free Walk
	Route Description: Gentle walk through mixed farmland with stunning views of Titterstone Clee, Ludlow Castle and the River Teme. Points of Interest: Ludlow Food Centre and Ludlow Castle. Parking Information: 435 bus service Shrewsbury to Ludlow (Mon to Sat). 738 bus service Ludlow to Knighton (Mon to Sat). View Leaflet: Click Here (38KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 674080 Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk Nearest train station: Craven Arms & Ludlow Nearest bus route: 435 bus service, 738 bus service

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Car Park 700m south west of Westhope village Burwood House Farm
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing premissive access to species rich pastures and historic remains. Public access until September 2010. Link to route map Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: wm.amu@naturalengland.org.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Gate 200m east of St Michaels & All Angels Church Folley Farm
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access along grassy field margins with fantastic views across the Shropshire Hills. Access until 30/09/2012. Link Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255062 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from West of Greystone Cottage Hatton Manor near Church Stretton Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to small naturally regenerated woodlands close to Hatton Manor. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255062 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Circular Route: Starting from Entry Point near Railway Cottages or Rea Crossing Lower Elcott Farm A near Cleobury Mortimer
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the grassey boundary of arable fields. Public access until 30/09/2013. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Car Park at Six Ashes Lower Elcott Farm B near Cleobury Mortimer
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to circular walks with views of the Shropshire Hills. Public access until 30/09/2013. Link Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255062 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Linear Route: From Entry points on Owlbury Lane: To Entry points on Owlbury Lane Owlbury near Lydnam
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to woods and the banks of the River Camlad. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Circular Route: Starting from Stiperstones Exploring the Stiperstones
	Route Description: Explore the Stiperstones landscape at a leisurely pace, discovering villages and hidden valleys, and relishing the far-reaching views from the high ground. Points of Interest: Bog Mine, Snailbeach Mine, Stiperstones ridge Parking Information: Use the Shropshire Hills Shuttles (www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk) or parking at the Bog, Snailbeach, Stiperstones, Tankerville Lead mine. Leaflet available from: Outdoor Recreation Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: parks@shropshire.gov.uk Nearest bus route: Shuttles run every weekend until 27 Sept 2009

Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Riverside Ramble
	Route Description: An easy walk for all the family along the River Onny. Points of Interest: River Onny Parking Information: Parking at the Discovery Centre. View Leaflet: Click Here (1.89MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 676060 Email: discovery.centre@shropshire.gov.uk Nearest train station: Craven Arms Nearest bus route: 435 Shrewsbury - Ludlow bus service This route has easy access.

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Oswestry

Circular Route: Starting from Entry point close to Craig-y-rhiw Cynynion Uchaf near Oswestry
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to species rich limestone grasslands containing small ponds. Access until 30/09/2013. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Shrewsbury

Circular Route: Starting from Preston Montford Lane Calcott Farm, Nr Shrewsbury
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing premissive access to wildlife refuges on land undisturbed by normal farming operations. Public access until September 2013Link Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Linear Route: From Astley Lane: To Astley Lane Church Farm Near Shrewsbury
	Route Description: DEFRA country walk allowing permissive access to a safe route alongside Astley Lane. Access until 30/09/2010. Link Leaflet available from: Shire Hall Telephone: 01743 255062 Email: mick.krupa@shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Linear Route: From Car Park south of Mytton Farm: To Mytton Farm Fitz Manor near Shrewsbury
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the banks of the River Severn and arable land. Access until 1/9/2013 Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Circular Route: Starting from Entry point close to Allotment Gardens Land at Coton Hill near Shrewsbury
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation walk allowing permissive access to an area of open access. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Linear Route: From Haughmond Hill car park: To Viewpoint at haughmond Hill Geo-Trail Haughmond Hill
	Route Description: Linear trail to a wonderful view over Shrewsbury. Link Points of Interest: Trail through ancient oaks, Wonderful views, and a quarry. Parking Information: Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park. Leaflet available from: Mortimer Forest Office Telephone: 01584 813826 Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Pontesbury Medical Centre WFL Pontesbury Walks
	Route Description: Four walks in an around Pontesbury, suitable for all. Routes vary from 1.5 - 2.5 miles long. Three of the routes are stile free. Points of Interest: views of the church. You may catch a glimpse of a kingfisher, buzzard or hare along the way! Parking Information: Pontesbury Medical Centre carpark is for patients only. Please park in the village not the carpark. View Leaflet: Click Here (1.78MB) Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Bridgnorth

Linear Route: From Entry point opposite the Bell Inn: To Lizard Mill Farm Newport Farm Partnerships near Shifnal Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to walkers and riders avoiding the busy A41. Public access until 30/09/2014. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Entry point near Newport Road Football Ground Cosford Grange Farm Site B Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation walk allowing permissive access to arable land that has been enhanced for wildlife. Access until 30/09/2014. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Cosford Grange Farm Shop Cosford Grange Farm Site A Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to walkers and rider around the arable land of Atchley Moor. Access until 30/09/2014. Link Points of Interest: Cosford Grange Farm Shop Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Grange Farm Car Park Grange Farm, Near Bridgnorth
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to mixed woodlands and small ponds. Public access until 30/09/2014. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Linear Route: From Stile to west of Ryton Village: To Stile at Gridleforge Grindle House Farm Site A, near Shifnal
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the Wesley Brook/River Worfe valley. Public access until 30/04/2016. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Linear Route: From Gate close to Barn Cottages: To The Black Barns Grindle House Farm Site B, near Shifnal
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to established grass margins and farm tracks. Public access until 30/04/2016. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Brockton or Madbrook Farm Grindle House Farm Site C, near Shifnal
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to arable field margins and existing rights of way. Public access until 30/04/2016. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Lushcott Farm Lushcott Farm near Much Wenlock
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to farmland at the foot of Wenlock Edge. Public access until 30/09/2012. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Bridleway north of Brockton Patton House Farm near Much Wenlock Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to a hill summit with panoramic views of Corvedale. Public access until 30/09/2012. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents

Telford and Wrekin

Circular Route: Starting from Lilleshall village Hill Farm near Newport
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation walk allowing permissive access from Lilleshall village to the disused Lilleshall Branch Canal. Public access until 30/04/2016. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Footpath opposite Millers Row Longdon Hall Farm near Telford Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the first cast iron canal aquaduct over the River Tern. Public access until 31/07/2016. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating

Circular Route: Starting from Stile on Morrells Wood Lane Morrells Wood near Telford Route
	Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to beautiful hay meadows and views of the Wrekin. Public access until 30/09/2014. Link Leaflet available from: No leaflet available please click link for map

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs

Linear Route: From Carpark on Little Wenlock Road: To Carpark Wrekin Hillfort
	Route Description: A walk on the Wrekin with information about the ancient hillfort View Leaflet: Click Here (2.42MB) Leaflet available from: ShropshireWildlife Trust Telephone: 01743 284285

Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles

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