We’re looking forward to the brighter months ahead following the spring equinox on 20 March – this will mean the welcome return of blossoming trees, flowering plants and sunshine! We’ve put together our list of local walks so you can make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer this spring. Just remember to call ahead for details and to book your place…
THU 1 MAR Acton Burnell – 5 miles
! 07879 447804; tesramblers.org.uk
SUN 4 MAR Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd – 10 miles
! 07814 486632; tesramblers.org.uk
THU 8 MAR Trentham Gardens, Hanchurch Hills – 8.5 miles
! 07771 985846; tesramblers.org.uk
SAT 17 MAR Shropshire Way 80k
A new mass-participation challenge walk taking in some of the finest parts of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The aim is to complete the 80km (50 mile) circuit in less than 24 hours. Bookings close on Monday 12 March.
Contact Shropshire Discovery Centre on 01588 676060
SAT 17 MAR Stiperstones Circular – 6 miles
! 10am; 07711964247 – Shropshire Young Ramblers
SUN 18 MAR Peckforton & Sandstone Trail – 8 miles
! 07780 570121; tesramblers.org.uk
MON 19 MAR Broseley, Buildwas Abbey & Benthall Edge – 6 miles
! 9.15am; adult £3.50; child £2; 01746 781192.
THU 22 MAR Hutchison Way – 9 miles
07790 656440; tesramblers.org.uk
SUN 25 MAR Norton Camp, Onibury & Stokesay – 8.5 miles
! 01746 862652; bridgnorthwalkingclub.org.uk
SUN 25 MAR Wrekin – 7 miles
! 11am; 07832 131664 – Shropshire Young Ramblers
SUN 1 APR Dudmaston – 8 miles
! 07528 478044; tesramblers.org.uk
THU 5 APR Coalbrookdale Sabbath Walks – 4.5 miles
! 01952 585129; tesramblers.org.uk
SUN 8 APR Peak District – 9 miles
! 01746 862652; bridgnorthwalkingclub.org.uk
SUN 8 APR Naked Trees ID Walk, Dudmaston
! 2pm; £10; 01746 780866
SUN 8 APR Wild Garlic Walk, Wenlock Edge
! 10am; £3; 03442 491895
THU 12 APR Severn Valley Country Park & Rays Farm – 8 miles
! 07496642340; tesramblers.org.uk
SUN 15 APR Valle Crucis, Dinas Bran – 9 miles
! 07814 486632; tesramblers.org.uk
SUN 15 APR Primrose Walk, Walcot Woods
! 10am; FREE; Bury Ditches car park SY7 8BD
SUN 22 APR Hills of South West Shropshire – 10.5 miles
! 01746 862652; bridgnorthwalkingclub.org.uk
THU 26 APR Uckington, Uppington & Severn Valley – 7.5 miles
! 01952 595302; tesramblers.org.uk
SUN 29 APR Hope Valley in Shropshire – 8 miles
! 01746 862652; bridgnorthwalkingclub.org.uk
Nordic Walking Sessions
Every Wednesday 9.45am-11am Severn Valley Country Park
Sessions also include warm-up and down exercises in this beautiful setting.
! £4 per person; 01746 781192 for more details or just turn up on the day.
Regular Walking Groups – Severn Strollers
All Severn Stroller walks are FREE, you can just turn up and join in.
ALVELEY
Tuesdays at 10am
BRIDGNORTH
Mondays at 2pm
Wednesdays at 10.30am
Fridays at 11am
BROSELEY
Wednesdays at 10.30am
CHELMARSH
Mondays at 10am
DITTON PRIORS
Thursdays at 10am
HIGHLEY
Mondays at 10.30am
MUCH WENLOCK
Mondays at 10am. Additional longer walk first Monday of each month at 9.30am
SHIFNAL
Tuesdays at 10.30am
For more information, contact 01743 255059; mick.dunn@shropshire.gov.uk.
