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Health Walks

If you want to maintain or improve your health, regular walking is the perfect way to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Everyone can benefit from regular walking, whatever your age or current level of fitness you can benefit from doing a bit more physical activity. Any activity is better than none so try and get out and walk as much as possible within your own limitations.

There are a number of short circular walks across Shropshire which you can find on this website.

Alternatively if you would prefer to walk with a group of people why not join your local Walking the way for Health group. For more information about the national Walking the way to Health initiative please visit their website at www.whi.org.uk.

If you would like to find out about local groups in your area visit the Walking for life! pages at www.shropshire.gov.uk/countryside.nsf.

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

Health Walks Search Results

24 Routes Found

North Shropshire

Circular Route: Starting from Canal Wharf, Wharf Road The Meres Meander - Walk 1 Route
	Route Description: A short circular walk around Ellesmere taking in Cremorne Gardens, The mere and the Shropshire Union Canal. Points of Interest: Ellesmere Visitor Centre & Boathouse Caf� SY12 0PA, Creamorne Gardens View Leaflet: Click Here (538KB) 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

Circular Route: Starting from Colemere Heritage Site Car Park The Meres Meander - Walk 2 Route
	Route Description: A short circular walk around a classic 'kettle hole' mere created by a melting glacier chunk after the last 'ice age'. Wildlife and Flowers. Points of Interest: Shropshire Union Canal View Leaflet: Click Here (538KB) 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

Circular Route: Starting from Raven House Car Park Market Drayton Walking for Life Routes
	Route Description: Follow the special �Walking for Life� way markers around these short walks in Market Drayton, and experience fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. View Leaflet: Click Here (1.74MB) View Poster: Click Here (758KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 01743 255068 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

South Shropshire

Circular Route: Starting from Helena Lane Car Park Ludlow Walking for Life Routes
	Route Description: Follow the special �Walking for Life� way markers around these short walks in Ludlow, and experience the beautiful medieval town and surrounding countryside. Points of Interest: Ludlow Market Square, St Peters Church, The Linney, Ludlow Castle, St Leonards Church View Leaflet: Click Here (3.57MB) View Poster: Click Here (726KB) Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255059 Email: sarah.arden@shropshire-cc.gov.uk Nearest train station: Ludlow

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

Circular Route: Starting from Bishops Castle Town Centre Bishops Castle Wintles and Woodbatch
	Route Description: A variety of walks around Woodbatch Farm and the Wintles taking you on parts of the Shropshire Way and Kerry Ridgeway long distance trails, with views across the hills and valleys including Corndon Hill and the Camlad River. Parking Information: WIthin the town of Bishops Castle View Leaflet: Click Here (1.42MB) Leaflet available from: Bishops CAstle Visitor Information Centre Telephone: 01588 638467 Email: jane@oldtime.co.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Carpark Harley Jenkins Street Bishops Castle Lydbury North & Oakley Mynd
	Route Description: A leaflet with 3 different ability and length routes from Bishops Castle east towards Lydbury North Parking Information: Within Bishops Castle Town Centre View Leaflet: Click Here (1.88MB) Leaflet available from: Bishops Castle Visitor Information Centre Telephone: 01588 638467 Email: jane@oldtime.co.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Carpark Bishops Castle Bishops Castle Hell Hole, Acton Bank & Brockton
	Route Description: A leaflet with 3 walks south of Bishops Castle towards Colebatch and Blakeridge Woods with views over Bury Ditches. Parking Information: Carpark on Harley Jenkins Street, Bishops Castle View Leaflet: Click Here (694KB) Leaflet available from: Bishops Castle Visitor Information Centre Telephone: 01588 638467 Email: jane@oldtime.co.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Crown Inn at Clunton Clunton Bury Ditches The Stepple & Merry Hill
	Route Description: Leaflet with 3 walks to the north of Clunton, all three requiring varying amounts of uphill climbing, with the reward of outstanding views across South Shropshire and the Welsh Borderlands. Parking Information: Old Crown Pub on B4368 in Clunton View Leaflet: Click Here (1.00MB) Leaflet available from: Bishops Castle Visitor Information Centre Telephone: 01588 638467 Email: jane@oldtime.co.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Crown Inn, Clunton Clunton Coppice, Sowdley Wood & Purslow
	Route Description: 3 walks to the South of Clunton, with uphill climbs. Parking Information: Crown Inn on B4368 Clunton View Leaflet: Click Here (1.27MB) Leaflet available from: Bishops Castle Visitor Centre Telephone: 01588 638467 Email: jane@oldtime.co.uk

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

Linear Route: From Bucknell : To Knighton Bucknell to Knighton - car free walk
	Route Description: The walk leads through woodland and tracks to the hamlet of Stowe where old farmsteads nestle beneath the church. It then proceeds through pastures to Kinsley Wood and borderland town of Knighton and the Offas Dyke Visitor Centre. Points of Interest: River Teme and Teme valley, Offas Dyke Visitor Centre Parking Information: Car free walk!Catch the Heart of Wales train to Bucknell railway station (daily) and to Knighton. Or use the 738/740 bus from Knighton or Ludlow to Bucknell (Mon - Sat). Contact Traveline for details on 0870 608 206 08. View Leaflet: Click Here (544KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 674080 Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk Nearest train station: Bucknell or Knighton Nearest bus route: 738/740 bus from Knighton or Ludlow to Bucknell

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

Linear Route: From Angle Bank: To Ludlow Shropshire Way - car free walk
	Route Description: Gentle walk through mixed farmland with superb views. Points of Interest: Caynham Camp (Iron Age hillfort). Parking Information: 292 daily bus service Ludlow to Kidderminster View Leaflet: Click Here (36KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 674080 Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk Nearest train station: Ludlow Nearest bus route: 292 bus service Ludlow to Kidderminster

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

Linear Route: From Little Stretton: To Church Stretton Shropshire Way - car free walk
	Route Description: Climb the beautiful Ashbrook Valley and emerge on top of the heather clad Long Mynd with panoramic views of the Shropshire Hills and beyond. Points of Interest: The Portway, 5000 year old ridge way. Parking Information: 435 bus service Shrewsbury to Ludlow (Mon - Sat) View Leaflet: Click Here (1.81MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 674080 Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk Nearest train station: Church Stretton Nearest bus route: 435 bus service Shrewsbury to Ludlow (Mon - Sat)

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

Oswestry

Circular Route: Starting from Llanymynech Post Office Car Park Hoffman Hike
	Route Description: The Hoffman Hike derives its name from the Hoffman Kiln, one of the only three remaining 20th century lime burning kilns in Britain. The kiln, chimney and Llanymynech Hill provide the backdrop. View Leaflet: Click Here (1.03MB) Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Oswestry Leisure Centre Car Park Oswestry Leisure Centre Walking for Life Route
	Route Description: Follow the special Walking for Life way markers around these short walks along part of the historic Wats Dyke and to Oswestry�s ancient hill fort. Points of Interest: Oswestry Hill Fort, Wats Dyke, Oswestry town centre View Leaflet: Click Here (2.86MB) View Poster: Click Here (1.13MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Shrewsbury

Circular Route: Starting from Louise House Car Park Meole Brace, Shrewsbury Walking for Life Routes
	Route Description: Follow the special Walking for Life way markers around these short walks through the village of Moele Brace and surrounding countryside. Points of Interest: River Severn, Holy Trinity Church View Leaflet: Click Here (2.20MB) View Poster: Click Here (1.15MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Abbot's Wood, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5UA Monkmoor Walking for Life Route
	Route Description: Follow the special 'Walking for Life' way markers around these short walks in Monkmoor, and experience fantastic views of the River severn and the surrounding countryside. Points of Interest: Abbot's Wood in Monkmoor (SY2 5UA) has cafe and toilet facilities available View Leaflet: Click Here (1.85MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Bridgnorth

Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Centre Ditton Priors Walk 1
	Route Description: A varied walk using some of the old tracks through farmland and woods on the western side of the village. Points of Interest: Dhustone Steps View Leaflet: Click Here (403KB)

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

Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Centre Ditton Priors Walk 2
	Route Description: A short walk farmland walk, not too hilly with some buildings of historic interest. Points of Interest: Ditton Priors Church, Ruthall Manor View Leaflet: Click Here (332KB)

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

Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Hall Ditton Priors Walk 4
	Route Description: Through meadow and stream crossing Rea Brook using the ford this walk follows the ancient tracks connecting Ditton Priors to Middleton Priors. Points of Interest: Middleton Lodge, Plowden Bridge View Leaflet: Click Here (321KB)

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

Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Centre Ditton Priors Walk 6
	Route Description: A walk to the lower slopes of the Brown Clee and on to the village of Cleobury North before returning to Ditton Priors. View Leaflet: Click Here (425KB)

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

Circular Route: Starting from Middleton Priors Ditton Priors Walk 9
	Route Description: Follow a network of old trackways linking the ancient settlements of Middleton, Derrington and Netchwood. Points of Interest: Derrington Manor, Middleton Lodge View Leaflet: Click Here (403KB)

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

Circular Route: Starting from Severn Centre Car Park Highley Walking for Life Routes
	Route Description: Follow the special Walking for Life way markers around these short walks in Highley, which provide fantastic views of the Severn Valley Country Park Points of Interest: Severn Valley Railway, Highley town centre, Highley bridge View Leaflet: Click Here (3.51MB) View Poster: Click Here (999KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Circular Route: Starting from Bridgnorth Walks & Strolls around Bridgnorth
	Route Description: A series of 4 circular walks (with long and short alternatives) aorund Bridgnorth, starting from various town centre carparks. Parking Information: Walks start from various Town Centre carparks Leaflet available from: Shirehall Telephone: 01743 255061 Email: countryisde.access@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Shropshire

Circular Route: Starting from 3 short circular walks Walks around the Wrekin Forest
	Route Description: Three walks to explore the Ercall, renowned for its geological interest, Limekiln Wood, once part of the Royal Forest of the Wrekin and Short Wood, where once coal was mined. Parking Information: see information in leaflet View Leaflet: Click Here (308KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Wildlife Trust Telephone: 01743 284280

Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles

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