Walking the Shropshire Way

Guidebook describing a 2 week trail around Shropshire. The 182 mile (290km) route is made up of two loops centred on Shrewsbury and visits Stiperstones, Wenlock Edge, Ironbridge and the Wrekin. Also describes the challenging 20 mile (32km) Stretton Skyline Walk.

Seasons

The walk can be done in all seasons, but spring, summer and autumn are best as woodland paths can be slippery in winter. Regardless of the season, waterproofs are essential

Centres

Shrewsbury, Bishop's Castle, Clun, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Ironbridge, Wellington, Wem, Whitchurch, Ellesmere, Llanymynech, Nesscliffe

Difficulty

The well-marked Way is 182-200 miles, depending on the route chosen, and requires moderate fitness and a good pair of walking boots to cover approximately 12 miles each day. The hills are generally gentle and rolling, although Stiperstones has a rough quartzite ridge

Must See

Shrewsbury's ancient architecture; the Stiperstones; Offa's Dyke; Clun Castle; historic Ludlow; Brown Clee Hill (Shropshire's highest); Wenlock Edge; Ironbridge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution; the Shropshire Union Canal; Haughmond Abbey; Grinshill sandstone quarry

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Overview

This is the official guide to the Shropshire Way, which consists of a northern and southern loop that both start in Shrewsbury. Each loop can be completed in a week or combined to form a two week 182 mile (290km) circuit that visits Stiperstones, Ludlow, Wenlock Edge, Ironbridge and the Wrekin. Split into 15 stages, this walk requires moderate fitness to cover the daily distance of 10 to 15 miles. The guide also includes the Stretton Skyline Walk, a 20 mile (32km) walk over Shropshire's peaks and ridges, which can be split over two days with an overnight stay in Church Stretton. For both the main route and the higher-level Stretton Skyline Walk, this guide provides in-depth route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping to aid navigation, along with information about accommodation, public transport and local services. The guide also offers plenty of insight into Shropshire's vibrant history and fascinating geology. The Shropshire Way visits some of England's most serene and beautiful scenery, as well as key historical sites including Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Through tranquil countryside and medieval market towns, this route explores all the best that the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) has to offer.

Contents

Contents
Introduction
The Shropshire Way
Shropshire’s history
Shropshire’s geology (by Ronald Turnbull)
Wildlife and plants
When to go
Getting there
Getting around
Accommodation and planning
Safety
What to take
Using GPS
Waymarking
Using this guide
The Shropshire Way
Stage 1 Shrewsbury to Bridges
Stage 2 Bridges to Bishop’s Castle
Stage 3 Bishop’s Castle to Clun
Stage 4 Clun to Craven Arms
Stage 5 Craven Arms to Ludlow
Stage 6 Ludlow to Wheathill
Stage 7 Wheathill to Wilderhope Manor
Stage 8 Wilderhope to Ironbridge
Stage 9 Ironbridge to Wellington
Stage 10 Wellington to Haughmond
Stage 10A Haughmond to Shrewsbury link
Stage 11 Haughmond to Wem
Stage 12 Wem to Ellesmere
Stage 12A Welsh End Corner to Whitchurch (Grindley Brook)
Stage 13 Ellesmere to Llanymynech
Stage 14 Llanymynech to Nesscliffe
Stage 15 Nesscliffe to Shrewsbury
Stretton Skyline Walk

Appendix A Facilities table
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C Travel information
Appendix D Useful contacts

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