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The Hollies & Poles Coppice from near Habberley
Visorando Member
4.50 mi
+581 ft
-594 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pontesbury (Shropshire)
This Shropshire walk explores the countryside to the north of the Stiperstones. The route is generally on well marked paths and tracks. One of the highlights of the walk is the area known as the Hollies which is home to some of the oldest Holly trees in the UK, with some dating back over 400 years.
The Stiperstones and Blakemoor Flat from the Knolls
4.82 mi
+663 ft
-525 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)
A short walk in the Shropshire Hills that provides some wonderful views. The Stiperstones have a rocky quartzite ridge and this provides a dramatic backdrop to the walk.
The Long Mynd, Church Stretton, Wenlock Edge to Much Wenlock
18.12 mi
+1,299 ft
-2,349 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)
A long walk, but mainly downhill. Beautiful & with old railway interest on Wenlock Edge around Presthope. Largely following the Jack Mytton way. Reduce the climbing by taking the east option just south of Church Stretton.
The Wrekin from near Cluddley
2.35 mi
+719 ft
-568 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.
A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley
4.27 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,047 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.
Allan’s Lockdown
Association / Club / Walk leader2.81 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
A straightforward all-weather stroll with wide views over the beautiful Ceiriog valley.
Pen y Gwely
7.71 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,188 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
An upland hike with wonderful views to the Berwyn Mountains and Shropshire Hills.
Offa’s Dyke Taster
5.53 mi
+971 ft
-942 ft
3h 25
Difficult
Departure from Glyntraian (Wrexham)
Sample the National Trail and walk the historic earthwork overlooking Chirk Castle.
Erddig and Wat’s Dyke
9.54 mi
+364 ft
-374 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
An all-day walk to a historic house set in a riverside country park, plus a long section of Wat’s Dyke.
Gardden hillfort
2.47 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A short walk full of history: ancient Offa’s Dyke, a 19th-century icehouse and an Iron Age hillfort.
Wynnstay Estate
6.54 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ruabon (Wrexham)
A glimpse of the family seat of the Wynn family, after which the pub is named.
Wyre Forest and River Severn from Upper Arley
7.51 mi
+358 ft
-348 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
A Worcestershire walk that includes a variety of landscape. The route starts from the banks of the River Severn and then enters the Wyre Forest before returning to the river banks for an undemanding path back to the start.
This walk through rural Worcestershire includes a wide variety of landscapes from the Wyre forest to the banks of the River Severn.
The Upper Arley
4.12 mi
+249 ft
-243 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
A circular walk taking in tranquil riverside walking, cooling tracks through ancient woodland with the opportunity to explore Britain’s industrial heritage in the form of the Victoria Bridge and the Severn Valley Steam Railway.
Pound Green, Bell Pits
3.01 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
Farmland, Forestry and Heathland invite the visitor to explore the historical and landscape character that make Pound Green a special place to experience Worcestershire’s rural charm.
Arley station to Trimpley reservoir
6.40 mi
+568 ft
-551 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
This is a lovely walk with lovely views throughout, Starting from The Harbour inn. Its a relatively easy walk with only one stile, but classed here as average due to the steepish first 100yds. The walk covers about 6.5 miles in the Wyre, forest taking in Arley station, The Wyre forest, Victoria Bridge ,the Severn Valley railway, Crossing the Severn via a footbridge and Trimpley reservoir.
Bickerton Hill and Raw Head
8.58 mi
+968 ft
-968 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Broxton (Cheshire West and Chester)
An extended walk along the Sandstone Trail, giving fine views and including highlights of the mid-Cheshire ridge.
Maiden Castle
5.71 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Broxton (Cheshire West and Chester)
A steady climb through heath and woodland to the Sandstone Trail and Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort.
Offa’s Dyke No3 (Monument)
4.16 mi
+436 ft
-456 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Powys
A little easy walk taking in some of Offa’s Dyke path mid Wales and some beautiful scenery.
Such an unspoilt walk / area with the entire walk.
Wildlife included Red Kites which were flying very close to us, a selection of Eurasian birds, rabbits & the usual sheep which we see a lot of in this area.
The route is very well sign posted over the hills…
This walk is rated moderate as there are some hilly sections that can be difficult for some people.
Hough Common and Lea Hall
4.80 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
A farmland stroll to a historic house through Wybunbury.
Dagfields and the Weaver
7.27 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
A field walk to a popular local craft centre, returning via the valley of the River Weaver.
Warning : The bridge at waypoint 4 is closed. It isn't scheduled to be reopened until 2023. For now we suggest this walk as a return and not as a loop until an alternative is found.
Wybunbury Moss
1.71 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wybunbury (Cheshire East)
Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.
Dowles Brook
4.68 mi
+135 ft
-144 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bewdley (Worcestershire)
This walk guides the visitor through the heart of the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve. The reserve is one of the largest ancient oak woodlands in England at nearly 550 hectares.
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