February to June 2024

  • February

    • Wednesday 14 February
      Brymbo to Caergwrle via Bwlchgwyn, Nant Wood and Wales Link Path
      (8 miles moderate +)
      Leaders Mike Ledlie, Les Lumsdon
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:26. Return Caergwrle 16:16
      Bus from Wrexham to Brymbo (10:30). Bus fare (approx. £3) extra
      Book Caergwrle return (check splitting at Shrewsbury if coming from south)

    • Saturday 17 February
      Aberdovey Circular via Dyffryngwyn, Llyn Barfog, Carn March Arthur, Llechwedd, Aberdovey
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Bob Owen, Nigel Hotchkiss
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Aberdovey 17:33
      Book Aberdovey return

    • Saturday 24 February 
      Cound circular       Exploration of the snowdrop meadows and woods of the Coundmoor Brook
      (5 miles moderate)
      Leaders Pam Hill, Steve Paynter
      Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 09:45. (436 Bus to Bridgenorth). Return bus 14:24 or 15:24
      Meet Shrewsbury Bus Station 09:35 (Bus fare extra)

  • March

    • Saturday 2 March
      Codsall Circular via Staffordshire Way, Monarch's Way, Codsall Wood, Pendleford Mill Nature Reserve
      (8 miles moderate)
      Leaders Peter Jones, John Mattocks
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:40. Return Codsall 15:24
      Book Codsall return

    • Saturday 9 March
      Telford to Ironbridge       via Silkin Way, Monarch's Way, Severn Way
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Pete Lightwood, Chris Jay
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Telford 16:58
      Book Telford return
      Bus Ironbridge to Telford
      Dep Ironbridge 15-27 (No 96)       (Bus fare extra)

    • Saturday 16 March
      Newtown Circular via Newtown - Ffrydd Farm - Gethin - Gregynog - Garth Hill - Newtown
      (10 miles moderate)
      Leaders Doug Hill, Ian Hill
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Newtown 16:42
      Book Newtown return

    • Wednesday 20 March
      Ludlow Circular via Hucksbarn, Overton, Mortimer Trail
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Bob Owen, Liz Owen
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:44. Return Ludlow 16:19
      Book Ludlow return

    • Saturday 23 March
      (35th anniversary walk) Fairbourne to Barmouth
      Alan Howard walk - Fairbourne to Barmouth
      (5 miles easy)
      Leaders Pat Willday, Linda Hollins
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30, Return Barmouth 16:56
      Book Barmouth return

    • Saturday 30 March 
      Hanwood Circular       via The Golf course, Plealey, Radlith, Longden 
      (8 miles moderate)
      Leaders Aisling Amato, Chris Jay
      Meet Shrewsbury Bus Station at 09:05
      Dep. Shrewsbury Bus Station Stand N: 10:05
      Arr. Hanwood Cock Inn: 10:24. Return Hanwood Cock Inn: 16:31
      553 Minsterley Motors bus (Bus fare extra)

  • April

    • Saturday 6 April
      Chester Circular       (35th anniversary Joint walk with Lancashire Rail ramblers)

      Option 1 via Baker Way, Shropshire Union Cannel, Christleton, Stamford Heath, Stamford Bridge, Greysfield, Park Farm. (11 miles moderate)

      Option 2 via Shropshire Union Cannel, City Walls, Chester Castle, Dee Bridge, River Dee, Eaton Hall, Aldford. (7 miles easy) 
      Bus back into Chester (Bus fare extra) 
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:27. Return Chester 16:32
      Book Chester return

    • Saturday 13 April
      Machynlleth Circular       via Llyfnant Valley, Gelli-fudr, Bryn Coch Bach, Ffirdd Rhiwlwyfen, Golf Course
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Mick Hemming, Pete Lightwood
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Machynlleth 16:08
      Book Machynlleth return

    • Wednesday 17 April 
      Shelve to Stiperstones       via Flenny Bank, Stiperstones and Perkins Beach 
      (9 miles moderate)
      Leaders Les Lumsdon and Mike Ledlie
      Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 10:05 (bus number 553) to Shelve
      Return by bus from the Stiperstones Inn at 16:50 (Bus fare extra)

    • Saturday 20 April
      Wellington Circular       Blue Bell walk (joint walk with Telford Ramblers) via Lime Kiln Woods, the lower slope of the Wrekin and return via the Ercall
      (7.5 miles moderate)
      Leaders Mick Hemming, Linda Hemming
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Wellington 16:06
      Book Wellington return

    • Saturday 27 April
      Knucklas to Knighton       This route follows the Heart of Wales line trail
      (4 miles moderate with an extra 2 miles option)
      Leaders Pam Hill, Steve Paynter
      Depart Shrewsbury 11:26. Return Knighton 17:40
      Book Knucklas return

  • May

    • Possible train timetable changes in May please check your train times on line

    • Saturday 4 May
      Upper Pant-glas to Welshpool       via Glyndwr's Way, The Cross Britain Trail, Wern Hill and Y Golfa
      (10 miles moderate)
      Leaders Doug Hill, Ian Hill
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Welshpool 16:56
      Book Welshpool return (Bus number 76 from Welshpool - Bus fare extra)

    • Saturday 11 May
      Fairbourne to Llwyngwril       via Friog, Cyfannedd-fawr, Bryn Seward, Llwyn Du
      (6 miles moderate)
      Leaders Clare Gathercole, Pam Swales
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30. Return Llwyngwril 17:10 
      Book Fairbourn return

    • Wednesday 15 May
      No walk as yet planned for this day

    • Saturday 18 May
      Bucknell to Knighton       via Bucknell Wood, Stow Hill, Holloway Rocks and Stow
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Linda Hollins
      Depart Shrewsbury 08:57. Return Knighton 17:40
      Book Knighton return

    • Saturday 25 May
      Craven Arms circular via River Onny, Berrymill Wood, Flounder’s Folly and Strefford
      (8 miles moderate)
      Leaders Peter Jones, Peter Hollinrake
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:14. Return Craven Arms 15:17
      Book Craven Arms return

  • June

    • Saturday 1 June
      Church Stretton Circular       via Rectory Wood, Town Brook Valley, Pole Bank, Pole Cottage, Ashes Hollow, Millennium / Nisbet Way, Long Mynd Hotel Carvings, Rectory Field
      (9 miles moderate)
      Leaders Darren Hall, Mick Hemming
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:14. Return Church Stretton 15:40
      Book Church Stretton return

    • Saturday 8 June
      Mouldsworth to Chester       Using the Baker Way and Longster Trail. Via Peel Hall, Swingford, Great Barrow, Guilden Sutton, Shropshire Union Canal
      (8 miles moderate)
      Leaders Mick Hemming, Peter Hollinrake
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:27. Return Chester 17:29
      Book Mouldsworth return

    • Saturday 15 June
      Chirk Circular       via Chirk Castle, Froncysyllte ridge and Ponthdog
      (10 miles moderate +)
      Leaders John Mattocks, Aisling Amato
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:27. Return Chirk 16:05
      Book Chirk return

    • Wednesday 19 June
      Mordiford to Fownhope      , via West Wood, Nupend meadow and Capler camp hill fort
      (8 miles moderate)
      Leaders Mike Ledlie and Les Lumsdon
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:13. Return Hereford 17:26
      Bus from Hereford to Mordiford (10:40) and from Fownhope to Hereford (16:04) (Bus fares extra)
      Book Hereford return

    • Saturday 22 June
      Bow Street to Aberystwyth       via Castell Gwallter, Bryn-hir, Wallog and Wales Coast Path
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Pat Willday, Pam Swales
      Depart Shrewsbury 09:30, Return Aberystwyth 17:28
      Book Aberystwyth return

    • Saturday 29 June
      Breiddens walk       via Middletown over Middletown Hill and up to Rodney's Tower and back around to Middletown
      (7 miles moderate)
      Leaders Pam Hill, John Mattocks
      Meet Shrewsbury bus station 09:15. X75 bus to Middletown Return Bus from Middletown 15:54 (Bus fare extra)