Shrewsbury Hillwalking Club

Founded 1937

Walk Programme

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  • Sunday 4th May 2025

    Walk Grade: C

    Meet at the Abbey at 08:30 , or advise if you intend going directly to the walk start.
    Journey time: Approx’ One hour. Distance to start: approx’ 38 miles

    Walk Start: 10:00 Approx’

    We will start of by walking through Shobdon Park, taking time to visit the lovely and rather unique church, before going via Udhampton to access Shobdon Hill Wood, where we will pick up the Mortimer Trail, for a short distance, before continuing in a NW direction, via Upper Lye, to Lingen.

    At Lingen, we start making our way back, along a lovely stretch of the Herefordshire Trail, to include the possibility of a carpet of bluebells, towards the end of their season. We stay on the trail until we make our way to Byton and then on to our starting point.

    Walk distance: 12 miles, with a total of 2051’ of ascent.

    This is a smashing route that provides plenty of interest, along the way. It’s hilly but not too much and the views are great.

    Distance: 12 miles

    Coordinator: Tracey Grant - 07974 814565

  • Sunday 11th May 2025

    Walk Grade: C

    Meet at Shrewsbury Abbey 8.30am. Walk starts at 9.30am.

    Wheathill, Brown Clee Hill and Burwarton Estate.
    Walk: 10 miles, 1350 feet of ascent.

    Shropshire Way, Jack Mytton Way, open moorland and woods. Quiet lanes, industrial remains and good views.
    A pub at the end.

    From Shrewsbury Abbey: 29 miles drive, 45 mins.

    Distance: 10 miles

    Coordinator: Liz Reeves - 07968 075098

  • Sunday 18th May 2025

    Walk Grade: B

    Meet at Abbey at 8.30am. Walk from Clun 9.30am

    Follow Church Bank out of Clun and then footpaths and bridleways will take us to Purlogue where we will join a bridleway than runs parallel to the Offa’s Dyke to Knighton arriving for an early lunch

    In the afternoon we will walk East out of Knighton towards Stowe Church and climb up to Holloway Rocks and over in the direction of Caer Caradoc above Chapel Lawn. From there small country lanes take us to Clun via wheelbarrow bridge and Menutton.

    There are some superb views on this walk of Clun and Clun Castle and the upper Teme valley. For those who would like to just walk to Knighton there is an afternoon train back to Shrewsbury from the town.

    Plenty of pubs and shops both in Clun and Knighton for drinks and food !

    Distance: 18 miles

    Coordinator: David Shaw - 07766 541769

  • Sunday 25th May 2025

    Walk Grade: C

    8.30 at the Abbey. Around 9.40 start from Llangollen.

    Starting in Llangollen and heading for Castell Dinas Bran, then down to join Offa's Dyke path as far as World's End! After that there's a quiet road and a path that runs closer to the Dee that takes us fairly directly back to Llangollen.

    If you are going directly to the start, please don't forget to let Stephen know.

    17.9 km and 651 metres ascent.

    Distance: 11 miles

    Coordinator: Stephen Lewis - 07932 493618

  • 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:

    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.

    Distance:

    Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280

  • Saturday 21st June 2025

    Walk Grade: -

    If you are interested in going, please let David Jakeman know.

    Distance:

    Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280

  • Sunday 22nd June 2025

    Walk Grade: -

    If you are interested in going, please let David Jakeman know.

    Distance:

    Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280

  • Sunday 22nd June 2025

    Walk Grade: C

    For those members not going to Patterdale. Details to follow.

    Distance: 10 miles

    Coordinator: Bill Rees - 07990 748311

  • Sunday 29th June 2025

    Walk Grade: C

    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

    For those members not going to Mayrhofen. Details to follow.

    Distance: TBC

    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: -

    Details to follow

    Distance:

    Coordinator: John Miles - 07800 913467

  • Sunday 3rd August 2025

    Walk Grade: -

    Details to follow.

    Distance:

    Coordinator: Gill Pursey - 07974 771258

  • Sunday 10th August 2025

    Walk Grade: -

    Arenig Fawr - details to follow.

    Distance:

    Coordinator: Mark Bayliss - 07873 985274

  • Sunday 7th September 2025

    Walk Grade: -

    Shropshire Hills - details to follow

    Distance:

    Coordinator: Liz Wright - 07804 612318

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.