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Sunday 9th August 2026
Walk Grade: C
Leave from Abbey at 08.15. Walk start around 09.00
Craven Arms to Ludlow via the Shropshire Way: https://shropshireway.org.uk/application/files/6015/3312/8923/SW-5_CA_to_Ludlow_1.pdf
This isn't a hill walk as such, but there is just over 1000 feet of ascent. We'll walk past Stokesay and Ludlow castles and should have time for a look around Ludlow's impressive church. We return on the train from Ludlow to Craven Arms (at 14.55 or 15.17, or later if you want to explore Ludlow further). Remember to bring your Railcard if you have one. A full price ticket is £5.80 but TfW will often let you buy an advance ticket less the 30 mins before departure time (you need to buy it on your phone)
11 miles and 1025 feet
Distance: 11 miles
Coordinator: Stephen Lewis - 07932 493618
Sunday 16th August 2026
Walk Grade: A
This is a joint walk with Shrewsbury Mountaineering Club (with each Club abiding by its own rules).
Leave from the Abbey at 07:15 - we will then proceed to the Co-op at Bank Farm Road for 7:30 to car share with any SMC members who may be coming along. The early start is because the parking areas fill up quickly at weekends and its about a 1 3/4 hour drive.
From the village of Tanygrisiau the route goes up the old quarry track to the Rhosyd quarries then carries on up an old incline to the lower slopes of Moelwyn Mawr which is the first summit. The route then continues down to a col and then up over a smaller peak before again descending to a col before ascending to Moelwyn Bach. We then retrace our steps back down to the second col and descend to a dam where we pick up a minor back to the start. This is a walk with great views in every direction - there is a fair bit of up and down and the some of the paths are quite rocky.
Distance: 7 miles
Ascent/Descent: 800m
Grade A due to very small amount of scrambling on the descent from Craigysgafn.
Mark Bayliss: theflashingblade@proton.me
Distance: 7 miles
Coordinator: Mark Bayliss - theflashingblade@proton.me
Sunday 23rd August 2026
Walk Grade: C
Leave from Abbey at 09.15. Walk start by 10.00
This will be a simple, shortish 6.5 miles/1200' walk from Little Stretton, essentially going up Ashes Hollow, to Pole Bank, along to Pole Cottage and then back down to Little Stretton via Small Batch. According to OS the walking time is 3.5 hours, so with a leisurely pace and stops say 4 - 4.5 hours.
We plan to go to the Green Dragon pub after the walk at around 14.00 - 14.30. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we can go in the garden.
If any members know of any past-members who may like to join as guests for the walk or come along to the Green Dragon at 14.30, please feel free to invite them.
Distance: 6.5 miles
Coordinator: John Miles - 07800 913467
Sunday 30th August 2026
Walk Grade: C
Leave from Abbey at 08.15. Walk start 09.00. Distance from Abbey 20 miles - 40 minutes.
Our route starts with the ascent of Corndon Hill with panoramic views over Wales and much of Shropshire (weather permitting) before descending to the village of Priest Weston. We then follow footpaths and minor roads to Rorrington Hill and the iron age Castle Ring hill fort before making our way to the distinctive tree topped Bromlow Callow then footpaths back to the start via Stapeley Hill and the Bronze Age Mitchell's Fold stone circle.
11 miles and 2000ft ascent
Distance: 11 miles
Coordinator: Rosemary Wilcox - 07907 699215
Sunday 6th September 2026
Walk Grade: -
Friday to Monday near Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales
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Coordinator: John Miles - 07800 913467
Sunday 13th September 2026
Walk Grade: B
Leave from Abbey at 08.30. Distance to start: 32 miles. Journey time: 50 minutes. Walk Start around 09:30
Distance: 12.25 miles with a total of up to 2225’ of ascent. (as provided by OS Maps)
Toilets are available in the village but there are none during the walk.
This is a hilly walk along paths that are likely to be quiet, while offering some excellent views. The biggest settlement we will visit will be Llanarmon Mynydd-mawr and that’s tiny.
Its an original walk that I have been saving for some time. I’m sure you will enjoy it, weather permitting.
Distance: 12 miles
Coordinator: David Jakeman - 07864 708280
Sunday 20th September 2026
Walk Grade: B
Leave from Abbey at 08.30. Driving time around 40 minutes. Walk start around 09.30
St Oswald’s Trail (around Oswestry). It is nearly 12 miles with 1161’ of ascent including the Hill Fort. It is a lovely walk, although maybe not as many hills as some would wish for!
The walk will take about 5 hours + stops for elevenses and picnic lunch.
Distance: 12 miles
Coordinator: Judith Griffiths - 07785 188819
Sunday 27th September 2026
Walk Grade: C
Leave 9.30am from Shrewsbury Abbey.
Drive 21 miles
Walk start 10.15am Whitchurch SY13 1BH
The walk explores the beautiful rolling countryside of North Shropshire, stopping at Marbury Church for a picnic lunch. Enjoy far reaching views over Cheshire on our return and time to explore Whitchurch, the oldest continuously inhabited town in Shropshire.
Max elevation 484 ft.
Distance: Approx 10 miles
Coordinator: Liz Wright - 07804 612318
Sunday 4th October 2026
Walk Grade: -
We'll park on a layby on the A44 and walk past the rock that famously has "Elvis" painted on it to Eisteddfa Gurig where we'll begin the gradual climb to Plynlimon Fawr at 752 m then on to the sources of the Wye and Severn. After that we'll go down the Severn way a little way and pick up a footpath which will take us across to the Wye walk. After a couple of miles there's a footpath going across the hill to where the cars will be.
Distance to drive: 58 miles
Grade B
Distance: 12 miles and 2360 feet of ascent
Coordinator: Stephen Lewis 07932 493618
Sunday 25th October 2026
Walk Grade: -
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Coordinator: Rosemary Wilcox
Sunday 8th November 2026
Walk Grade: -
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Coordinator: Alastair Woodruff 07946 312537
Sunday 15th November 2026
Walk Grade: -
Details to follow
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Coordinator: Liz Reeves
Sunday 22nd November 2026
Walk Grade: B
This walk explores some of the lesser known paths of the Stretton Hills and Long Mynd. Our route takes in the northern end of Ragleth, Hazler and Helmeth Woods, before crossing the saddle between Caer Caradoc and Little Caradoc to reach the Stretton Valley. After crossing the A49 and railway we head up onto the northern end of Long Mynd at Gogbatch. Plush Hill is the next destination, followed by The Batch, Haddon Hill and a descent to Carding Mill Valley for an afternoon tea stop (via the Golf Course). The return to the station is via Rectory Woods.
We'll be leaving Church Stretton Station (A49 side) at 09.30am. There is free parking at the station and on the surrounding streets.
Distance: c. 21km / 669m of ascent.
Coordinator: Sue Manns & Mark Hoffman: Sue 07890 154553 Mark 07519 670607
Sunday 6th December 2026
Walk Grade: -
Details to follow
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Coordinator: Rose Carpenter 07394 954159
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.