Long Distance Routes

If you really want to get to know Shropshire, follow one of its longer trails for a couple of days.  We are very lucky to have more than a couple.  You can walk them in sections, a day at a time or spend a whole holiday getting to know them.

The Offa’s Dyke National Trail
One of the country’s finest “National Trails, and we’ve got the best bits in Shropshire.  Be warned though, they are also the steepest! Offa’s Dyke path winds for 177 miles along the English/Welsh border. A good section of the Shropshire bit follows the actual 8th Century Dyke built by the enigmatic Offa. You can find the route clearly marked on your Ordnance Survey Maps but there are also guides available.
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The Shropshire Way
This 136 mile trail devised by the Ramblers Association in 1980 takes you through the most beautiful countryside in Shropshire. Over valleys and hills with spectacular views and history at every turn. Through Shropshire's wonderful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Across the great hogs back of the LongMynd, The mysterious rock outcrops of the Stiperstones and the geologically unique Wenlock Edge. You will walk along Bronze Age ways, Roman Roads, Drover's trails and stage coach highways. It will lead you past Iron Age forts, Abbeys, a ruined Priory, Norman castles and ancient churches. You can explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution and see an aqueduct built by Thomas Telford and the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge.
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The Severn Way
Ever wanted to follow a river from its source to its mouth, (or visa versa)?  Then the Severn Way is for you, all 210 miles (388km) of it. The Severn Way crosses into Shropshire near Welshpool and from there follows a winding course.  Each wind has a story to tell, as this river has been a fundamental part of Shropshire’s life, from the Romans of Wroxeter to the revolutionary industrialists of the Ironbridge Gorge. The route is waymarked with a blue trow (flat bottomed river boat) logo, it has a guide book and is marked on Ordnance Survey maps.
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The Jack Mytton Way
Mad Jack Mytton – a distinctly Shropshire character, known for his great and fearless feats of riding and daring do. This 75 mile or 60 mile* long distance riding route is also good for walking and off road cycling.

*Starting in Cleobury Mortimer on the Shropshire/Worcestershire Border the route can either take you to Llanfair Waterdine on the Welsh border near Knighton or you can return to the start from halfway along its length.

This recently improved route is a must for walkers and riders alike.
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The Kerry Ridgeway
The Kerry Ridgeway crosses the border from Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire into the wilds of Wales along ancient drovers tracks.  It’s a great walk but you can also ride or cycle it. Expect 15 miles of great views, but be warned, the route is not circular, you may need someone to pick you up at the other end.  MORE INFO >>