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Sunday 1st June 2025
Walk Grade: C
Leave abbey by 9.00. Walk start around 10.15.
This is a "lollipop"-shaped walk starting by gently skirting the south of Craig Rhiwarth before a fairly steep ascent along the Nant Ddial valley to reach the top of Craig y Mwn. From there we continue and cross Afon Disgynfa and head to the top of the waterfall. We return along a path at the bottom of Craig y Mwn before ascending to rejoin the path we came along and follow it back to Llangynog.
Around 2700' of ascent. Around 5 hours walking.
Distance: 8 miles
Coordinator: John Miles - 07800 913467
Sunday 8th June 2025
Walk Grade: C
Leave the Abbey by 09:00. Walk start from Bridges around 9.40
We meet at Bridges at the foot of the Long Mynd. We then take a beautiful wooded route along Darnford Brook, a gentle walk along the Shropshire Way. We go past Thresholds and then across a wildflower meadow and down Cothercott Hill. Crossing Habberly Brook, we start our gentle ascent towards Blakemoregate Cottages, through Brook Vessons Farm and into the nature reserve. For a short time, we follow a route called Elsie's Walk - a Snailbeach post woman.
Emerging from the reserve we're then on Stiperstones and it's a short walk through the winberry fields to Blakemoregate Cottages. The cottages are squatters cottages above Snailbeach and are only open for visitors six days a year. This walk takes advantage of the first open day of the year.
After having lunch, admiring the huge views and looking around these historic houses, we head back to Bridges. We walk along the top of the Stiperstones ridge, descending through The Hollies, we're back on the Shropshire Way, the Cross Britain Way and back to Bridges where there is a very welcoming pub.
Those coming from Church Stretton and from the east, and not going to the abbey, can save a lot of miles by meeting up in Church Stretton and getting the 09:00 Long Mynd Shuttle Bus to Bridges. Please note that this bus is a public bus and seats only 19 people. There will be other people on the bus - maybe 5 or 6 - so if we are a large group, we will not all fit on. If you are planning on going with Sian from Church Stretton on the bus, it is IMPORTANT to let her know.
The route I have chosen is circular (Bridges - Blakemoregate Cottages - Bridges). However, there is an option for those who want to drop down off Stiperstones to Snailbeach or Stiperstones village or The Bog, and get the Long Mynd Shuttle Bus for the short hop back to Bridges. https://www.shropshirehills-nl.org.uk/explore-and-enjoy/the-great-outdoors/shropshire-hills-shuttle-bus.
Distance: 10 miles
Coordinator: Sian Lovegrove - 07725 721819
Sunday 15th June 2025
Walk Grade: B
Depart 8am from Abbey. Approx 90 mins journey time from Shrewsbury.
Walk up Cnicht from the car park. There are excellent views of Snowdonia. We cross to the atmospheric remains of the Rhosydd slate quarry for lunch. Depending on group preference and weather we can also walk along the two Moelwynns which adds approx two hours.
Distance: 6 miles, with possible extension to 8 or so
Coordinator: Mark Bayliss and Louise Dermont - 07873 985274
Friday 20th June 2025
Walk Grade: -
If you are interested in going, please let David Jakeman know.
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Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280
Saturday 21st June 2025
Walk Grade: -
If you are interested in going, please let David Jakeman know.
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Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Walk Grade: -
If you are interested in going, please let David Jakeman know.
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Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Walk Grade: B
Leave from Abbey at 08.30. Walk start around 09.15.
Walk from Craven Arms to Stoke Wood, Brandhill Gutter, Rotting Wood, and Norton Camp. Mainly fields and woods on reasonable paths but muddy after rain.
Distance: 13.5 miles
Coordinator: Bill Rees - 07990 748311
Sunday 29th June 2025
Walk Grade: B
Meet at the Abbey 08:30. Walk start time 09:30
The drive from Shrewsbury to the walk start will take about 45 minutes (£3 parking charge - cash or phone) - 31 miles
The walk goes up a lane and track to Frozen Clock. On to the Airman’s Grave (Ruabon Mountain) and back along the Panorama Walk and Offa’s Dyke Path.
There is a pub or cafe at the end of the walk.
Although Gez isn’t listed as a Coordinator, she has been an invaluable help in the planning!
Distance 12+ miles. Ascent 1897’
Distance: 12+ miles
Coordinator: Judith Griffiths - 07785 188819 or 01743 365447
Sunday 6th July 2025
Walk Grade: B
Meet at the Abbey at 07.00. Walk start: 9.00’ish. Distance to start: 73miles. Journey time: 115 minutes.
No toilet at the starting point but there is one a short drive away, as well as some en-route.
This route is one of the very best walks that I know in Snowdonia. It’s up there with the Nantile Ridge route. The circular walk will take us north, through Tal Y Lyn Ogwen, to follow the Afon Lloer, before heading west, to visit Pen yr Ole Wen (3209’), where we will take the time to roam around the edges and to take in the views, Carnedd Dafydd (3425’), Carnedd Llewelyn (3491’), before dropping down to Pen yr Helgi Du (2733’) and a fairly gentle, knee saving descent back to the A5, which we cross for an easy path back to the cars.
Weather permitting, the route provides some outstanding views,. It’s a steady climb up, with one scrambling section. It then stays sort of level’ish until we start the descent, which will include one down and one up scramble. While not to be dismissed, none of the scrambles are particularly difficult or ‘hairy’. The walk has been previously on the programme and no difficulty was experienced by the good turn out of members on that day.
Distance: 9.6 miles with a total of 3678’ of ascent.
Distance: 9.6 miles
Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280
Sunday 13th July 2025
Walk Grade: C
Leave from the Abbey at 08.30
We walk through Rectory Fields up Town Brook Hollow onto the top of Long Mynd. Next we walk along the top in fantastic sunny weather with views to North Wales, and call at the Gliding Club for lunch (hot pork baps or bring your own sandwich!!). Then we descend down through Minton Batch to Little Stretton where there are several welcoming pubs. A short walk through the woods back to Rectory Fields finds us back at the start after a lovely 11 mile walk.
Distance: 11 miles
Coordinator: Sian Lovegrove - 07725 721819
Sunday 20th July 2025
Walk Grade: C
We set off along the Offa's Dyke to Presteigne and then return through Stapleton and over Reeves Hill.
Distance: 12 miles
Coordinator: David Shaw - 07766 541769
Sunday 27th July 2025
Walk Grade: B
We follow a step grassy path up Hay Bluff and head for the trig point. We then take paths that lead us along the edge of the plateau with views over Herefordshire before heading for the trig point on Black Hill. The main path follows the spine of the hill onto the ridge which becomes the Cat's Back. On the return, we descend gradually, then steeply to a small car park. From there, we essentially take a bridle way back to our start point.
11 miles, 1735' ascent
Distance: 11 miles
Coordinator: John Miles - 07800 913467
Sunday 3rd August 2025
Walk Grade: B
Leaving abbey at 08.30. Walk start around 09.00
A circular route from Church Stretton up to Pole Bank via Townbrook Hollow then down the other side via the little visited Stanbatch and the hamlet of Adstone followed by an ascent of its hill. The return is via Priory Cottage, a trot along the Long Mynd and a scenic descent over the golf course. Lovely views all around if the weather is good.
Approx 12.5 miles and 2300 ft of ascent
Distance: 12.5 miles
Coordinator: Gill Pursey - 07974 771258
Sunday 10th August 2025
Walk Grade: -
Arenig Fawr - details to follow.
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Coordinator: Mark Bayliss - 07873 985274
Sunday 17th August 2025
Walk Grade: C
Meet at the Abbey at 08:30. Walk start time: 09:30
The drive from Shrewsbury town centre, to the walk start, should take around 50 minutes, to cover the 31 miles.
The undulating and I believe, entertaining, circular walk, will make use of the Sandstone Trail, roughly from just south of Maiden Castle, to almost reach Beeston Castle.
The part of the walk that doesn’t go along the Sandstone Trail, will see us go cross country, while visiting the hamlets/villages of Burwardsley, Hart Hill, Fullers Moor and Brown Knowl.
Distance: 12 miles
Total Ascent: 1699’
Distance: 12 miles
Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280
Sunday 24th August 2025
Walk Grade: -
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Sunday 31st August 2025
Walk Grade: -
Long Mountain - details to follow
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Coordinator: Rosemary Willcox - 07907 699215
Sunday 7th September 2025
Walk Grade: -
Elvis rock (Eisteddfa Gurig) to Plynlimon Fawr then sources of the Wye and Severn. Details to be confirmed
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Coordinator: Stephen Lewis - 07932 493618
Sunday 14th September 2025
Walk Grade: -
Shropshire Hills - details to follow
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Coordinator: Liz Wright - 07804 612318
Sunday 21st September 2025
Walk Grade: C
The 7th Shropshire Way Festival of Walks is being held between Saturday 13 and Sunday 21 September. The purpose is to promote the county's long distance path, its varied scenery as well as the walking groups that exist around the county. Every year the Club has contributed a walk, and thanks go to Liz for volunteering to coordinate the walk this year
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Coordinator: Liz Reeves - 07968 075098
Sunday 28th September 2025
Walk Grade: -
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Most walks are for a full day of 6 to 8 hours, and are graded as follows:
C - walks that, while often involving mountains, are usually on obvious footpaths and with moderate gradients. This grade also covers lowland walks, and would not normally exceed 12 miles.
B - Mountain or moorland walks which don't include scrambles.
A - Any walk including a scramble.
For Sunday walks, we meet at north side of Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury (200 m beyond the Peach Tree), at times shown above. We'll see how many cars are required, and who's happy to drive, then travel to the walk start. People wishing to meet at the walk start may do so if agreed with the walk leader.