37 easy-to-follow circular walks in Shropshire

Thirty-seven easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Shropshire of all grades in Walk Length Order (Longest to Shortest)

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Walk sh103 Ragleth Hill and Caer Caradoc Hill from Church Stretton

Two steep ascents to bag two Bridgets

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	2,435ft (742m)
Time:	6.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh103 Ragleth Hill and Caer Caradoc Hill from Church Stretton pdf

Route Summary:

Church Stretton - The Jack Mytton Way - Snatchfield Farm - Clemcroft - Ragleth Hill - Ragdon Manor - Gaerstones Farm - Caer Caradoc Hill - Little Caradoc - Church Stretton

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Walk sh166 Callow Hill and Westhope from Craven Arms

The Highest point on Wenlock Edge

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,526ft (465m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh166 Callow Hill and Westhope from Craven Arms pdf

Route Summary:

Craven Arms - Ireland Cottage - Hills and Dales Hike - Lower Dinchope - Hanging Wood - Wenlock Edge - Callow Hill (Little Stretton) - Flounders Folly - Frizland Coppice - Westhope - Wenlock Edge - Alcaton Common - Strefford Wood - Halford - Craven Arms

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Walk sh201 The River Severn and Nordley from Bridgnorth

Riverside paths & quiet villages

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	722ft (220m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh201 The River Severn and Nordley from Bridgnorth pdf

Route Summary:

Bridgnorth - Lower Town - River Severn - The Severn Way - Apley Forge - Nordley - Astley Abbots - Cross Lane Head - High Town - Bridgnorth - Lower Town - Bridgnorth

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Walk sh128 The River Severn, Quatford, Roughton, Rindleford, Fenn Gate and High Rock from Bridgnorth

A fine varied walk in Shropshire

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	1,132ft (345m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh128 The River Severn, Quatford, Roughton, Rindleford, Fenn Gate and High Rock from Bridgnorth pdf

Route Summary:

Bridgnorth - The River Severn - Quatford - Stanmore Country Park - Hoccum - Roughton - Burcote House - River Worfe - Soudley Rocks - Rindleford - Batch House - Fenn Gate - Woodside - High Rock - Caves - The Hermitage - Hermitage Hill Coppice - Bridgnorth

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Walk sh133 Clive, Myddle, Webscott and Yorton from Grinshill

Gentle gradients to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	797ft (243m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh133 Clive, Myddle, Webscott and Yorton from Grinshill pdf

Route Summary:

Corbet Wood - Grinshill - Clive - Grumpy - Myddle - The Marches Way - Webscott - Newton on the Hill - Yorton - Clive - Grinshill - The Shropshire Way - Corbet Wood - Grinshill

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Walk sh139 Cole Mere from Cockshutt

Easy walk with good views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	420ft (128m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh139 Cole Mere from Cockshutt pdf

Route Summary:

Cockshutt - English Frankton - Quaikin - Lyneal Wood - Lyneal Hall - River Roden - Lyneal - Cole Mere - Colemere - Whattal Farm - Whattal Moss - Seat Mere - Crose Mere - Lloyd's Wood - Crosemere House - Cockshutt,.

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Walk sh144 View Edge (Weo Edge) and Brandhill Gutter from Craven Arms

Riverside, castles and countryside

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	1,004ft (306m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh144 View Edge (Weo Edge) and Brandhill Gutter from Craven Arms pdf

Route Summary:

Craven Arms - River Onny - Hills and Dales Hike - Stokesay Castle - Clapping Wicket - View Edge (Weo Edge) - Gorst Barn - Brandhill Gutter - Aldon Gutter - Aldon - Stokesay Castle - River Onny - Craven Arms

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Walk sh202 Petton from Loppington

A level walk with good views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.25 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	321ft (98m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh202 Petton from Loppington pdf

Route Summary:

Loppington - Bentley Farm - Roden Farm - Brandwood Farm - Marton Coppice - Petton - Petton Hall - Petton Park - The Wood Farm - Woodgate Farm - Loppington

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Walk sh102 Pole Bank and The Long Mynd from Church Stretton

Wide open vistas

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,387ft (423m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh102 Pole Bank and The Long Mynd from Church Stretton pdf

Route Summary:

Church Stretton - Town Brook - The Jack Mytton Way - The Long Mynd - Pole Bank (Long Mynd) - Midland Gliding Club - Minton Bach - Minton - Little Stretton - Chruch Stretton.

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Walk sh114 Welshampton and Spout Wood from The Mere, Ellesmere

Quiet fields and lake shore

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	578ft (176m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh114 Welshampton and Spout Wood from The Mere, Ellesmere pdf

Route Summary:

The Mere - Ellesmere - Crimps�Farm - Ellesmere Point - Welshampton - Hawthorn House - The Stocks - Brook House - Mill Wood - Old Coppice - Spout Wood - Sandy Hall - Haughton Farm - The Mere - Ellesmere.

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Walk sh134 Caer Caradoc Hill and The Lawley

Glorious Shropshire views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,791ft (546m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh134 Caer Caradoc Hill and The Lawley pdf

Route Summary:

Leebotwood - The Lawley - Comley - Caer Caradoc Hill - Three Fingers Rock - Comley - Leebotwood

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Walk sh119 The Stiperstones Ridge from nr Pennerley

Shropshire's 2nd highest point

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,355ft (413m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh119 The Stiperstones Ridge from nr Pennerley pdf

Route Summary:

Stiperstones Car Park - Gatten Plantation - The Shropshire Way - Shepherd's Rock - Devil's Chair - Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) - Nipstone Rock - The Rock - Ridge - Cold Hill Farm - Stiperstones Car Park

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Walk sh121 Pulverbatch and Habberley from Pontesbury

Easy Stroll with an optional climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,083ft (330m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh121 Pulverbatch and Habberley from Pontesbury pdf

Route Summary:

Pontesbury - Oaks Wood - The Marches Way - Oaks - Wrentnall - Pulverbatch - Habberley - Pontesbury

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Walk sh143 Welshampton from The Mere, Ellesmere

Quiet fields, lanes and lake shore

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	420ft (128m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh143 Welshampton from The Mere, Ellesmere pdf

Route Summary:

The Mere - Ellesmere - Crimps Farm - Ellesmere Point - Welshampton - Hawthorn House - The Stocks - Brook House - Stocks Farm - Coptiviney - Old Coptiviney - Crimps Cottage - The Mere - Ellesmere.

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Walk sh186 Uffington from Upper Astley

An easy walk along paths and lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	361ft (110m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh186 Uffington from Upper Astley pdf

Route Summary:

Upper Astley - The Shropshire Way - Wheatley Farm - Sunderton Farm - Sundorne Farm - Sundorne Castle Farm - The River Severn - Uffington - Haughmond Hill (Forest Commisison) - The Hollies - Haughmond Abbey - Abbey Wood - Haughmond Farm - New Coppice - Colins Rough - Wheatley Farm - Upper Astley

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Walk sh113 Caer Caradoc Hill from Church Stretton

Steep ascent to fabulous views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	1,214ft (370m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh113 Caer Caradoc Hill from Church Stretton pdf

Route Summary:

Church Stretton - Three Fingers Rock - Caer Caradoc Hill - Little Caradoc - Comley - Church Stretton

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Walk sh116 View Edge (Weo Edge) from Craven Arms

Riverside, castles and countryside

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	880ft (268m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh116 View Edge (Weo Edge) from Craven Arms pdf

Route Summary:

Craven Arms - River Onny - Hills and Dales Hike - Stokesay Castle - Clapping Wicket - View Edge (Weo Edge) - Aldon - Stokesay Castle - River Onny - Craven Arms

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Walk sh101 Brown Clee Hill from Cleobury North

Shropshire's highest point

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	1,152ft (351m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh101 Brown Clee Hill from Cleobury North pdf

Route Summary:

Cleobury North - Stanbroughs Wood - Brown Clee Hill (Abdon Burf) - The Shropshire Way - Sandy Nap - Monkeys Fold - Green Lea - Brown Clee Hill (Clee Burf) - Chapelwod Farm - Wallermoore Wood - Harewood - Cleobury North

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Walk sh105 Callow Hill from Craven Arms

The Highest point on Wenlock Edge

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	853ft (260m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh105 Callow Hill from Craven Arms pdf

Route Summary:

Craven Arms - River Onny - Halford - Ireland Cottage - Hills and Dales Hike - Lower Dinchope - Hanging Wood - Callowhill Plantation - Wenlock Edge - Callow Hill (Little Stretton) - Flounders Folly - Frizland Coppice - Moorwood Farm - Strefford Wood - Berrymill Wood - Halford - Craven Arms

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Walk sh130 Spout Wood from The Mere, Ellesmere

Quiet fields and lake shore

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	241ft (104m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh130 Spout Wood from The Mere, Ellesmere pdf

Route Summary:

The Mere - Ellesmere - Crimps Cottage - Old Coptiviney - Coptiviney - Brook House - Mill Wood - Old Coppice - Spout Wood - Sandy Hall - Haughton Farm - The Mere - Ellesmere.

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Walk sh110 Booley and Blakeleyhill from Stanton upon Hine Heath

Quiet lanes and field paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	295ft (90m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh110 Booley and Blakeleyhill from Stanton upon Hine Heath pdf

Route Summary:

Stanton Upon Hine Heath - The Shropshire Way - River Roden - Harcourt Mill - Paperbank Mill - Hardcourt Farm - The Woodlands - Booley - Old Shop Farm - Quarry Coppice - Megan's Coppice - Hine Heath - Hine Heath Farm - Upper Blakeley Farm - Blakeley Stud - Blakeleyhill - Stanton Upon Hine Heath

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Walk sh193 Newton on the Hill from Corbet Wood

Gentle gradients to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	558ft (170m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh193 Newton on the Hill from Corbet Wood pdf

Route Summary:

Corbet Wood - Clive - Witterage Green - Newton On The Hill - Yorton - Grinshill - Corbet Wood

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Walk sh161 Yorton Heath from Grinshill

Fields and quiet lanes - can be overgrown

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	351ft (107m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh161 Yorton Heath from Grinshill pdf

Route Summary:

Grinshill - The Marches Way - Yorton Villa Farm - Yorton House Farm - Yorton Heath - Sansaw Heath - Sheepcotes - Sansaw Business Park - The Shropshire Way - Grinshill

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Walk sh106 Webscott from Myddle

An easy walk through gently rolling scenery

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	295ft (90m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh106 Webscott from Myddle pdf

Route Summary:

Myddle - Myddle Hill - Grumpy - Hill Farm - Newton on the Hill - Webscott - The Hollins - Myddle

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Walk sh152 Ragleth Hill and Little Stretton from Church Stretton

Steep uphill walk but the views are fantastic!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,027ft (313m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh152 Ragleth Hill and Little Stretton from Church Stretton pdf

Route Summary:

Church Stretton - The Jack Mytton Way - Snatchfield Farm - Clemcroft - Ragleth Hill - Little Stretton - Church Stretton

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Walk sh109 Chelmarsh and Hampton Loade from Eardington

Riverside stroll and an ancient church

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	532ft (162m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh109 Chelmarsh and Hampton Loade from Eardington pdf

Route Summary:

Eardington - Dinney Barn - The Jack Mytton Way - Chelmarsh Reservoir - Chelmarsh - Hampton - The Jack Mytton Way - The Severn Valley Railway - Hampton Loade - The Hampton Loade Ferry - The River Severn - The Severn Way - Eardington

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Walk sh131 Ragleth Hill from Church Stretton

Steep ascent to fantastic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	945ft (288m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh131 Ragleth Hill from Church Stretton pdf

Route Summary:

Church Stretton - The Jack Mytton Way - Snatchfield Farm - Clemcroft - Ragleth Hill - Ragdon Manor - Church Stretton

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Walk sh142 The Stiperstones Ridge (South) from nr Pennerley

Fine ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	876ft (267m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh142 The Stiperstones Ridge (South) from nr Pennerley pdf

Route Summary:

Stiperstones Car Park - The Shropshire Way - Nipstone Rock - The Rock - Ridge - Cold Hill Farm - Stiperstones Car Park

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Walk sh170 Alderton from Corbet Wood

Gentle gradients to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	459ft (140m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh170 Alderton from Corbet Wood pdf

Route Summary:

Corbet Wood - Clive - Bilmarsh - Alderton - Yorton - Grinshill - Corbet Wood

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Walk sh126 Shropshire Union Canal from Welshampton

Level field and towpath walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	197ft (60m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh126 Shropshire Union Canal from Welshampton pdf

Route Summary:

Welshampton - Rowe Farm - Shropshire Union Canal (Llangollen Branch) - Cole Mere - Welshampton

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Walk sh148 Lee Brockhurst from Weston

Quiet paths and a gentle ascent

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	542ft (165m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh148 Lee Brockhurst from Weston pdf

Route Summary:

Weston - Wixhill - Lee Brockhurst - The Shropshire Way - Weston Heath Coppice - Weston Heath - Weston

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Walk sh157 Sundorme from Upper Astley

An easy walk along paths and lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	161ft (49m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh157 Sundorme from Upper Astley pdf

Route Summary:

Upper Astley - The Shropshire Way - Wheatley Farm - Sunderton Farm - Sundorne Farm - Sundorne Castle Farm - Shrewsbury Rugby Club - New Coppice - Colin's Rough - Wheatley Farm - Upper Astley

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Walk sh112 Haughmond Abbey from Uffington

An easy walk along field paths and lanes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	295ft (90m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh112 Haughmond Abbey from Uffington pdf

Route Summary:

Uffington - Haughmond Hill (Forest Commisison) - The Hollies - Haughmond Abbey - Abbey Wood - Haughmond Farm - New Coppice - Haughmond Hill (Forest Commisison) - Uffington

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Walk sh115 Titterstone Clee Hill from Dhustone

Shropshire's 2nd highest point

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	1,011ft (308m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk sh115 Titterstone Clee Hill from Dhustone pdf

Route Summary:

Dhustone - The Shropshire Way - Nine Spring Farm - Titterstone Incline - Titterstone Clee Hill - Hullabaloo House - Titterstone - Benson' Brook - Woodlands - Greenacres - Dhustone

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