Circular Route: Starting from The Bog Visitor Centre Flenny Bank Walk |
| Route Description: A gentle walk in the wilds to Flenny Bank and Shelve in a landscape ringed by Welsh and Shropshire Hills. The route includes a short cut to allow walkers to cut their walk short and return to the start. Points of Interest: The Bog Visitor Centre, Shelve View Leaflet: Click Here (4.16MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 676000 Email: countryside-access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Linear Route: From Much Wenlock: To Roman Bank Jack Mytton Way Route Three |
| Route Description: A woodland walk along the Wenlock Edge, following the line of the old railway from Much Wenlock to Roman Bank. Especially good in the early spring when the woodland flowers proliferate. Points of Interest: Wenlock Edge, Ippikins Rock and Major's Leap, Wenlock Quarry, Wilderhope Manor View Leaflet: Click Here (1.72MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Wart Hill Wander |
| Route Description: Forrestry work is being undertaken along this route until July 2007. Please aviod walking this route until further notice. Points of Interest: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Hopesay Hill View Leaflet: Click Here (348KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01694 781306 Email: secrethills@shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Riverside Ramble |
| Route Description: A gentle stroll along Onny River, suitable for all the family Points of Interest: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Halford, Craven Arms View Leaflet: Click Here (475KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01694 781306 Email: secrethills@shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk |
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Three Woods Walk |
| Route Description: Within 5 minutes walk from the Discovery Centre you will find yourself in the heart of the Shropshire Countryside. Explore woods and fields, a civil war battlefield, a hidden fortress and a Roman road. Short cut option. Points of Interest: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Stokesay Castle View Leaflet: Click Here (364KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01694 781306 Email: secrethills@shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Acton Scott Historic Farm Acton Scott Amble |
| Route Description: A gentle ramble exploring the Acton Scott estate and the sleepy hamlets of the Chelmick Valley. The route has a short cut to allow walkers to take a shorter option. Points of Interest: Acton Scott Historic Working Farm View Leaflet: Click Here (433KB) Leaflet available from: Acton Scott Working Farm Farm Telephone: 01694 781306 Email: actonscottmuseum@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Bridges, near Ratlinghope Adstone Walk |
| Route Description: An inspiring five and a half mile walk taking in two traditional Shropshire country pubs Points of Interest: The Green Caravan Park Parking Information: The owners of the Horseshoe Inn are happy for walkers to park in the small enclosed car park on the right, next to the river. They ask walkers not to park in the spaces directly in front of the pub. Please park sensibly and allow room for the pub's patrons. Alternative parking can be found at The Crown Inn at Wentnor which is shown at point 6 of the Adstone Walk guide (SO385 927). View Leaflet: Click Here (3.90MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01694 781306 Email: countryside-access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Bridges, near Ratlinghope Darnford Walk |
| Route Description: A delightful walk along Darnford Valley, known locally as the golden valley because of its flowering gorse. The route includes a shortcut. Parking Information: The owners of the Horseshoe Inn are happy for walkers to park in the small enclosed car park on the right, next to the river. They ask walkers not to park in the spaces directly in front of the pub. Please park sensibly and allow room for the pub's patrons. Alternative parking can be found on the verge adjacent to 'Thresholds' shown between points 9 and 10 in the Darnford Walk guide (SO411 994). View Leaflet: Click Here (3.89MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01694 781306 Email: countryside-access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route Walking in the Stretton Hills |
| Route Description: The volcanic rocks of the Stretton Hills are some of the oldest in Britain, formed about 560 million years ago, and thrust up from below by movements along the Church Stretton Fault. Points of Interest: Caer Caradoc, Stretton Hills, the Wrekin View Leaflet: Click Here (2.47MB)
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Linear Route Walking on Titterstone Clee |
| Route Description: Titterstone Clee is a living landscape famous for the black Dhustone, still quarried today: A visit will reveal some clues to this industrial heritage; from some of the earliest concrete quarry buildings to the mounds caused by ‘bell pit’ coal mining. View Leaflet: Click Here (567KB)
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Linear Route Walking on Brown Clee |
| Route Description: Abdon Burf and Clee Burf are the twin summits which make up Brown Clee, the highest point in Shropshire. The walk to the top is a steady climb, but worth it for the panoramic views of the Shropshire Hills. View Leaflet: Click Here (222KB)
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Linear Route Walking on the Shropshire Hills |
| Route Description: The Shropshire Hills are a protected landscape designated as
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enjoy hiking the hills, strolling through superb scenery or rambling
along river valleys, there are walks to suit all tastes and abilities. Points of Interest: Offa's Dyke View Leaflet: Click Here (2.32MB)
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Circular Route: Starting from Bury Ditches Druid's Walk, Bury Ditches Route |
| Route Description: This popular loop involves a steep ascent to the hill fort. Link Points of Interest: Takes in one of the best examples of an Iron Age hill fort in the country. Parking Information: Free car park with picnic tables and bike stands.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Bury Ditches Cheiftain's Walk, Bury Ditches |
| Route Description: This walk has a short sharp ascent to the crowning hill fort and superb views over the surrounding countryside. Link Points of Interest: 360 degree views from the hill fort. Parking Information: Free car park with picnic tables and bike stands.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Bury Ditches Hunters Walk, Bury Ditches |
| Route Description: The longest trail on Bury Ditches goes through varied woodland. Link Points of Interest: Fantastic views in clear days. Parking Information: Free car park with picnic tables and bike stands.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The Bog Centre Car Park Mucklewick Walk |
| Route Description: A moderately long walk in the shadow of the Stiperstones Ridge National Nature Reserve. Starting and finishing at the Bog Visitor Centre the route provides fascinating insights into the areas industrial and historic past. Points of Interest: The Bog Visitor Centre, Nipstone Rock, Shelve Pool View Leaflet: Click Here (3.76MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre Telephone: 01588 676000 |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Acton Scott Farm Car Park Wagoners Wander |
| Route Description: Starting and finishing at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Museum this route includes many stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Long Mynd & Caer Caradoc are both visible from the summit of Ragleth Hill. Points of Interest: Acton Scott Historic Working Farm SY6 6QN, Ragleth Hill View Leaflet: Click Here (389KB) Leaflet available from: Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Museum Telephone: 01694 781306/7 Email: actonscottmuseum@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Cleobury Mortimer The Simon Evans Way |
| Route Description: Follow in the footsteps of the famous postman-writer from Cleobury Mortimer on this eighteen mile circular walk in the Rea Valley. Link Points of Interest: Cleobury Mortimer, Neen Savage Ford, Detton Hall Farm, Prescott Mill, Oreton Post Office View Leaflet: Click Here (1.46MB)
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Time/Distance: More than 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Linear Route: From Cleobury Mortimer: To Chelmarsh Jack Mytton Way Route One |
| Route Description: The start of the Jack Mytton Way linking Cleobury Mortimer to Chelmarsh. A route of great variety from quiet lanes and countryside to riverside views and steam railways. Great walking along this long distance bridleway. Points of Interest: Cleobury Mortimer - attractive market town, Stottesdon village pub, Rays Farm, Highley View Leaflet: Click Here (2.53MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Chelmarsh: To Much Wenlock Jack Mytton Way Route Two |
| Route Description: The second part of the Jack Mytton Way. A pleasing walk over 17 miles with excellent views of the Severn and Mor Brooke valleys. Finishing in the fine Shropshire market town of Much Wenlock. Points of Interest: Barrow Church, Much Wenlock Priory, Refreshments and toilets at Chelmarsh and Much Wenlock View Leaflet: Click Here (2.35MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Roman Bank: To Plowden Jack Mytton Way Route Four |
| Route Description: The fourth part of the Jack Mytton Way. A glorious walk through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Expect breathtaking views and some facinating history. Points of Interest: Carding Mill Valley, The Long Mynd, Midlands Gliding Club. Refreshments & toilets in Church Stretton View Leaflet: Click Here (1.98MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Plowden: To Clun Jack Mytton Way Route Five |
| Route Description: The fifth part of the Jack Mytton Way. Still in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, more wonderful views and a stop over in the delightful market town of Clun. See the Green Man and the Frost Queen on May Day. Points of Interest: Lydbury North, Walcott Hall, Bury Ditches, Clun Castle, Guilden Down & Clun View Leaflet: Click Here (1.65MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Clun: To Llanfair Waterdine Jack Mytton Way Route Six |
| Route Description: The sixth part of the Jack Mytton Way. Starting in the delightful Norman market town of Clun and following Offa's Dyke for much of its route. A hilltop, windblown, wonder of a walk with insprining views of the Welsh mountains. Points of Interest: Clun, Offa's Dyke and Llanfair Hill. Refreshments and toilets at Clun and Llanfair Waterdine View Leaflet: Click Here (1.55MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Roman Bank: To Wheathill Jack Mytton Way Route Seven |
| Route Description: The seventh part of the Jack Mytton Way. Heading away from the main route, this super climbs past the twin summits of Brown Clee on its way back to Cleobury Mortimer. Points of Interest: Boncroft Castle, Tugford, Heath & Heath Chapel, Clee St. Margaret, Nordy Bank Iron Age Hill Fort. View Leaflet: Click Here (1.80MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Wheathill: To Cleobury Mortimer Jack Mytton Way Route Eight |
| Route Description: The eighth part of the Jack Mytton Way. This is the concluding section of the link from the Corvedale to the start. Expect wonderful views along the River Rea valley walking in the footsteps of the poet postman Simon Evans. Points of Interest: The Simon Evans Way, Titterstone Clee and Cramer Gutter Nature Reserve View Leaflet: Click Here (1.86MB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0845 6789000 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Linear Route: From Church Stretton: To Pontesbury Slow Travel in the Shropshire Hills |
| Route Description: Encouraging sustainable travel throughout Shropshire this slow Travel Project walk links public transport with some of Shropshire's most outstanding scenery. Two sections from Church stretton to Pontesbury via Pulverbatch. Points of Interest: Church stretton, Carding Mill Valley, The Loing Mynd, The Portway, Picklescott Hill, Pulverbatch View Leaflet: Click Here (675KB)
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Time/Distance: More than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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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: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 01743 255068 Email: countryside.access@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Medical Centre The School Outing - Cleobury Mortimer Route |
| Route Description: This is a circular route within the town of Cleobury Mortimer, with local interests. This is part of an increasing series of local walks for you to improve your strength and stamina. Points of Interest: The route is in town centre of Cleobury Mortimer,with various facilities
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Habberley Exploring the Stiperstones Route |
| Route Description: Leaflet describing walks and the many attractions of the Stiperstones area. Points of Interest: Habberley Village and pub, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve, Hollies Nature Reserve, View Leaflet: Click Here (462KB) Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council Telephone: 0116 255061 Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Stottesdon Stotty Stroll 1 Countryside and Coal Mining Route |
| Route Description: A moderate ramble through farmland and wooded valleys passing through the mining settlements of Midwinters, Chorley and Harcourt. Link View Leaflet: Click Here (1.32MB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The Fighting Cocks, Stottesdon Stotty Stroll 4 Trees & Hedgerows Route |
| Route Description: A longer ramble that reveals secret clues to discovering ancient boundaries defined by hedgerows, mature oak trees and coppiced woodlands. Link Points of Interest: Motte and Bailey, Wallfurlong Rough, Rea Brook, Squintum Coppice View Leaflet: Click Here (207KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Stottesdon or Sidbury Stotty Stroll 3 The Sidbury "Cyricstig" |
| Route Description: A moderate ramble using "Cyricstig" which are Old English paths connecting hamlets and farms to their local churches. Link Points of Interest: St. Mary's Church, green lanes, Sidbury Holy Trinity Church, Deserted Medieval Village. View Leaflet: Click Here (262KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Chorley Village Hall Stotty Stroll 2 Ducks & Bakehouse Route |
| Route Description: A short ramble using ancient footpaths, old lanes, short sections of village road and a shallow ford in Bragginslyne Covert. Link Points of Interest: Duck Inn, Chorley Chapel, Bagginslye Covert View Leaflet: Click Here (332KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The Fighting Cocks, Stottesdon Stotty Stroll 5 Down the Hollow and around Knowle |
| Route Description: A longer ramble that takes in formal parkland landscapes around Kinlet Hall and the less formal woodland parks formally used for keeping fallow deer. Link Points of Interest: Kinlet Hall, Gorsty Park Wood, Mass House Farm View Leaflet: Click Here (312KB)
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The Fighting Cocks, Stottesdon Stotty Stroll 6 Over Ridge and up the Rea Route |
| Route Description: A moderate scramble to explore old drove roads, the postman-poet Simon Evan's River Rea and memories of the "Gadget" steam train. Link Points of Interest: Rea Valley, Prescott Mill, Roman Bridge View Leaflet: Click Here (268KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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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)
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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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)
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Centre Ditton Priors Walk 3 |
| Route Description: A walk to the summit of the Brown Clee, Shropshire's highest hill, with magnificent views in all directions. Points of Interest: Abdon Burf, Lake Kilowat View Leaflet: Click Here (390KB)
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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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)
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Centre Ditton Priors Walk 5 |
| Route Description: A walk over farmland and through woodland near Ditton Priors village, with lovely views of Brown Clee. View Leaflet: Click Here (356KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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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)
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Ditton Priors Village Hall Ditton Priors Walk 7 |
| Route Description: Follow the Rea Valley through rolling farmland towards Neenton. Wildlife in abundance with a last survivor of the once common mills that operated on the river. Points of Interest: Middleton Mill, Rea Brook, Pudgbatch Valley of the Toads View Leaflet: Click Here (396KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Middleton Priors Ditton Priors Walk 8 |
| Route Description: Walk through the old manors of Netchwood and Middleton Priors using a network of old tracks and paths. View Leaflet: Click Here (408KB)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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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)
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Bridgnorth Visitor Information Centre The Bridgnorth Children's Trail Route |
| Route Description: An entertaining and educational walk for kids of all ages around the historic centre of Bridgnorth. Follow George Gitton's guiding hand to finish his story with puzzles and clues. Get the full guide from the information centre. Points of Interest: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, Bridgnorth Castle, Cartway, Town Hall, Castle Walk View Leaflet: Click Here (1.11MB) Leaflet available from: Bridgnorth Visitor Information centre Telephone: 01746 763257 Email: bridgnorth.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from The parish church in the village of Ryton Ryton Walk |
| Route Description: This walk takes advantage of a water-side permissive footpath following Wesley Brook. This has been created under the Defra Conservation Walks scheme. Link Points of Interest: Ryton Church, River Worfe
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Church in the village of Tong Tong Walk |
| Route Description: This East Shropshire walk visits the site of White Ladies Priory - named after nuns in white habits - with an optional extension to Boscobel House. Link Points of Interest: Boscobel House, White Ladies Priory
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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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-cc.gov.uk |
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Village green & phone box in the village of Homer Homer Walk |
| Route Description: Starts from the small village of Homer and makes its way to the neighbouring hamlet of Sheinton with its delightful little church sitting up on a rise. Link Points of Interest: Sheinton church
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Picnic site on minor road - signed Abdon and Tugford Brown Clee Walk |
| Route Description: The highest point in Shropshire is Brown Clee Hill. A steady climb is rewarded with panoramic views across the Shropshire hills. Link Points of Interest: Brown Clee memorial and Boyne Water Pool.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The parish church in Kemberton Kemberton Walk |
| Route Description: The walk from Kemberton includes a section of the Wesley Brook where once stood water mills. Link Points of Interest: Evelith Mill house and Kemberton Mill
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Wilderhope Manor Wilderhope Walk |
| Route Description: Hope Dale one of Shropshire's most secluded valleys. This undulating walk has the prospect of wonderful views of Hope Dale and also the Clee hills. Link Points of Interest: Wilderhope Manor (Elizebethan House)YH
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The parish church in Beckbury Badger Walk - A blast from the past |
| Route Description: In its heyday Badger Dingle was a major tourist attraction with its temple-like summerhouses, ornamental pools, stream and waterfalls. Link Points of Interest: Badger village and pool, Badger Dingle, Ice house
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Claverley parish church Claverley Walk |
| Route Description: This short walk from the village of Claverley, takes field paths and quiet country roads. Link Points of Interest: War memorial, Church of All Saints
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Roadside at the church in Ditton Priors Ditton Priors Walk |
| Route Description: The route offers views of Brown Clee and the countryside around Ditton Priors. Link Points of Interest: Ditton Priors, Brown Clee Hill, Cold War underground bunker.
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from The square in Much Wenlock Much Wenlock Walk |
| Route Description: A short easy climb up Windmill Hill to enjoy expansive views over town and countryside, The Wrekin and Brown Clee Hill. Link Points of Interest: Guildhall, Trinity parish church, Wenlock Priory, Windmill Hill.
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Severn sports & community centre Highley Walk by river and rail |
| Route Description: The route follows the River Severn and crosses the Severn Valley Railway, providing wonderful views across the valley. Link Points of Interest: Severn Valley Railway, Severn Valley Country Park, Hampton Loade
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from P&D car park at Innage Lane The Hook Walk - Bridgnorth Route |
| Route Description: To explore a small part of the rolling countryside to the north of this delightful hill town. Link
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Shifnal. Car park off Aston Street Shifnal and Kemberton Mill Walk |
| Route Description: This walk passes the sites where once stood no fewer than four mills all powered by the Wesley Brook. Link Points of Interest: Evelith Mill house, Kemberton Mill, Mill Cottage - site of the Manor mill
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Shifnal village hall car park off Aston Street Shifnal and Kemberton Mill Walk Route |
| Route Description: Walk passes over Lodge Hill with a wonderful view out over the east Shropshire landscape, Followed by stream-side path. Link Points of Interest: Evelith Mill house, Mill Cottage
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Wilderhope Manor Stanton Long Walk |
| Route Description: An Elizabethan manor house is the starting point for this energetic hill walk. Link Points of Interest: Wilderhope Manner YHA. The Feathers at Brockton
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from Severn Valley Country Park at Alveley Severn Valley Walk |
| Route Description: This walk takes in the Severn Valley Country Park spanning both sides of the river to the south of Bridgnorth. Link Points of Interest: The visitor centre, Alveley Village
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Village hall at Worfield Worfield Golf Course Walk |
| Route Description: The high point of this walk is Worfield Golf Course with some good views across Shropshire to the Clee Hills. Link Points of Interest: Hilton settlement, Dallicote Hall, Davenport Arms, (The Dog) Inn and shop in Worfield.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Near the parish church at Tuckhill Tuckhill Walk |
| Route Description: This walk offers wonderful views across the Severn Valley with the Clee Hills as a backdrop. Link Points of Interest: The parish church at Tuckhill
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Upper Arley car park Arley Walk |
| Route Description: This walk offers views across the Severn valley. The final part of the route follows a path alongside the River Severn. Link Points of Interest: Village tea rooms, The Harbour Inn & Arboretum tea room
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from On minor road leading to hamlet of Burcote Burcote Walk |
| Route Description: This walk explores some of this area as the Worfe cuts its way through a sandstone gorge at Burcote Points of Interest: The flour mill at Rindleford
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Southern end of the Iron Bridge in Ironbridge Ironbridge Walk through History |
| Route Description: This figure-of eight walk makes a sustained ascent up a wooded escarpment followed by field paths to a hill-top hamlet. An option of visiting the town of Much Wenlock. Link Points of Interest: The Iron Bridge, site of a medieval village, Benthall Hall
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Time/Distance: More than 3 hours/Less than 12 miles Difficulty: Steep or long/moderate climbs/decents |
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Circular Route: Starting from The parish Church in Chelmarsh Chelmarsh Walk |
| Route Description: This walk starts from the village of Chelmarsh which sits on a ridge overlooking the reservoir. The walk route offers good views over the fine stretch of water. Link Points of Interest: Chelmarsh Reservoir, Nature reserve. Kings Arms at Sutton, Bulls Head in Chelmarsh.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from National Trust car park at Hampton Loade Quatt Walk |
| Route Description: This walk takes in part of the Dudmaston Estate and hall passing through woodland with peaceful lakes and then on to the estate village of Quatt. Link Points of Interest: Dudmaston Hall, The Pub at Hampton Loade.
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Severn car park off the A442 Telford road High Rock Walk |
| Route Description: From High Rock there are stunning views across the River Severn to Bridgnorth with the Clee hills as a backdrop. The walk includes the Hamlet of Bromley. Points of Interest: The settlement of Rindleford, The former Rindleford Mill
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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Circular Route: Starting from Car park adjacent the Crown Inn Albrighton Walk |
| Route Description: This walk from the centre of Albrighton is quickly into open countryside via a footpath which provides a link to the neighbouring parish of Boningale. Points of Interest: Harp Hotel, Horns of Boningale pub.
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Time/Distance: Less than an hour/3 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from Shifnal, Village Hall car park Shifnal Walk |
| Route Description: Walkers can enjoy good views from the top of Lodge Hill with a distant backdrop of the Brown Clee and Titterstone Clee hills. The route then descends to Evelith mill House. Link Points of Interest: Evelith mill house, The former workhouse, Mill Cottage (The site of another mill)
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Flat or slightly undulating |
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Circular Route: Starting from The village hall at Worfield Worfield Walk |
| Route Description: This walk explores some woodland areas near the picturesque East Shropshire village of Worfield. Link Points of Interest: Rindleford, Rindleford Mill, The water wheel & Davenport House. The Dog Inn and Worfield shop
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Time/Distance: Up to 3 hours/6 miles Difficulty: Moderate or short steep climbs |
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