Walking Groups

There are various ways to meet other walkers in the county, there are several walking clubs. There are also many guided walks and tours that you can participate in and walking events where you can meet fellow walkers.

Bishop's Castle Footpath Walking Group
Weekly walks throughout the year starting from Harley Jenkins Street Car Park, Bishop's Castle. Alternating all day walks of 9 - 12 miles with gentle morning walks of 4 - 6 miles. Contact Bishop's Castle Tourist Information Point.
Tel: 01588 638467

Clun Rambles
Ramblers set off from the Bridge Car Park at 6.00pm every Tuesday from Easter - September and visitors are most welcome to join them. In the winter the whole day walks go from the car park at 10.00am.
Tel: 01746 780866

Stottesdon Strollers
Eexploring the hidden gems of Stottesdon, Clee Hill and Sidbury The Stottesdon Strollers organise guided walks, and have produced a series of excellent self guided walks exploring the rolling countryside west of Clee Hill.
They say the area is one of Shropshire's best kept secrets. You can find these walks on this site or go to their website for more information www.stottesdon-parish.org.uk/strolls

Cleobury Mortimer Footpaths Association - exploring the magical 'Cleobury Country'
CMFA promote and manage a series of walks around Cleobury Mortimer. The jewel in the crown is the wonderful 18 mile long Simon Evans Way following in the footsteps of the local postman, writer and Great War veteran. There are also some excellent shorter walks to suit all the family. You can find these walks on this site or go to www.cmfa.co.uk for more information.

The Parish Paths Partnership (P3)
The Parish Paths Partnership (P3) scheme has been running in Shropshire for over 10 years and is supported and promoted by the County Council's Countryside Access Team (based at Old Nils Quarry, Pontesbury). There are over 50 of these voluntary groups in existence, who undertake tasks enabling their local network of Public Rights of Way to be used to their best advantage.

These P3 groups are formed from local communities, ramblers, horse riders or even just dog walkers all of whom have a common desire to see their local bridleways and footpaths open and useable. Leading on from many of the Parish Plans that have already been completed, there has been a strong desire to use the network to access historic sites, viewpoints, safe routes to village amenities and to provide circular walks for both ‘casual’ and ‘serious’ walkers. As a result there is frequently a benefit to the local economy in the form of shops, pubs and B&Bs.

The (P3) groups meet to agree how best to look after their path network. Depending on the groups’ ability, age and commitment, they can perform tasks ranging from simply walking and surveying the path and producing a condition report, to practical improvements such as clearance, installing new stiles, gates, bridges and waymarking.

Once the network is in a useable condition, there is the scope for guided themed walks and rides based around local history or archaeology, flora and fauna, local legends and basic healthy living pursuits. Promotion leaflets can be produced to advertise the locality and there is the possibility for the groups to access grants for local projects.

What help can I get ?

Chris Bagley is the County Council’s new P3 Officer and will be only too willing to help with tools, training courses, maps, negotiations, access problems, practical advice and grants to help run the group as well as for specific relevant projects.

What now ?

Contact Chris and he will let you know details of your local group and if there is not a P3 group in your area, he’ll even help you start one!

Chris can be reached at Shropshire County Council Countryside Access Team
Old Nils Quarry
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
SY5 0YN
Tel:- 01743 791984