Shrewsbury

Route Description: The Shropshire Hills are a protected landscape designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you enjoy hiking the hills, strolling through superb scenery or rambling along river valleys, there are walks to suit all tastes and abilities.
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Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Northern Shropshire has many protected landscapes including the National Nature Reserve at Whixall and Wem Moss. Whether you enjoy hiking the hills, strolling through superb scenery or rambling along rivers and canals, there are walks to suit all tastes.
Points of Interest: Nescliffe & Corbett Wood
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Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Through young plantations across the middle of the plateau on Haughmond Hill. Link
Points of Interest: Views across the countryside to the Wrekin.
Parking Information: Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park.
Leaflet available from: Mortimer Forest Office
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: This cirular walk has fine views towards Shrewsbury Link
Points of Interest: Views across Shrewsbury to the hills beyond.
Parking Information: Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park.
Leaflet available from: Mortimer Forest Office
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: This gentle stroll on surfaced paths. Link
Points of Interest: A pleasant walk through mixed woodland.
Parking Information: Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park. Refreshments are available Wednesday – Sunday.
Leaflet available from: Mortimer Forest Office
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: Walk the site of the famous Battle of Shrewsbury in which King Henry IV was matched against the northern rebels led by Hotspur.
Points of Interest: St Mary Magdalene's Church
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Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing premissive access to wildlife refuges on land undisturbed by normal farming operations. Public access until September 2013Link
Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: DEFRA country walk allowing permissive access to a safe route alongside Astley Lane. Access until 30/09/2010. Link
Leaflet available from: Shire Hall
Telephone: 01743 255062
Email: mick.krupa@shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the banks of the River Severn and arable land. Access until 1/9/2013 Link
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Route Description: DEFRA Conservation walk allowing permissive access to an area of open access. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link
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Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to flower rich pastures along the banks of Brockton Brook. Public access until 30/09/2011. Link
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Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access creating a circular route from the village of Hadnall. Public access intil 01/09/2013. Link
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Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access along Workhouse Brook linking to public footpaths. Public access until 30/09/2012. Link
Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255062
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: The 283km's of Offa's Dyke National Trail runs from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Three sections of the trail lie within the county of Shropshire. Amounting to 45km of the total trail large sections of the dyke survive intact.
Points of Interest: Offa's Dyke Visitor centre at Knighton.
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Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255062
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Encouraging sustainable travel throughout the Shropshire Hills, this leaflet highlights a great walk you can do using public transport. Split into two sections from Church stretton to Pontesbury via Pulverbatch. Shropshire Hills Shuttles run every weekend until 27th Sept 2009 and link in with this walk.
Points of Interest: Church Stretton, Carding Mill Valley, The Long Mynd, The Portway, Picklescott Hill, Pulverbatch
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Telephone: 01588 674080
Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Follow the special Walking for Life way markers around these short walks through the village of Moele Brace and surrounding countryside.
Points of Interest: River Severn, Holy Trinity Church
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: DEFRA Conservation Walk allowing permissive access to the old canal towpath near Weston Wharf. Public access until 01/09/2013. Link
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Route Description: Follow the special 'Walking for Life' way markers around these short walks in Monkmoor, and experience fantastic views of the River severn and the surrounding countryside.
Points of Interest: Abbot's Wood in Monkmoor (SY2 5UA) has cafe and toilet facilities available
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire County Council
Telephone: 0845 6789000
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: One of 2 walks around Nesscliffe Countryside SIte specially designed to appeal to families with young children
Parking Information: Pines Carpark
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Leaflet available from: Visitor Information Centres
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A walk around the Battlefield Heritage Site specially designed to appeal to families with young children.
Parking Information: Surfaced carpark available.
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Leaflet available from: Visitor Information Centres
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A walk around the Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Site specially designed to appeal to families with young children.
Points of Interest: Limekiln
Parking Information: Start at the car park in Llanymynech next to the British Waterways depot. If this is full use car park between the Dolphin Inn and the Post Office/Shop.
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Leaflet available from: Visitor Information Centres
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A walk around the Lyth Hill Countryside Heritage Site specially designed to appeal to families with young children.
Parking Information: Carparks available off Lyth Hill Road
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Leaflet available from: Visitor Information Centres
Telephone: 01743 255062
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: One of 2 walks around Nesscliffe Countryside Site specially designed to appeal to families with young children.
Parking Information: Pine Carpark
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Leaflet available from: Visitor Information Centres
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: A walk across the Cliffe near Nesscliffe Countryside SIte specially designed to appeal to families with young children.
Parking Information: Pines Carpark
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Leaflet available from: Visitor Information Centres
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: The historic town of Shrewsbury has changed little since Darwin walked its streets as a schoolboy. Follow the trail around his hometown and learn about Darwins early influences from a schoolboy bug hunter into a world class naturalist.
Leaflet available from: Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council
Telephone: 01743 281000

Route Description: Linear trail to a wonderful view over Shrewsbury. Link
Points of Interest: Trail through ancient oaks, Wonderful views, and a quarry.
Parking Information: Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park.
Leaflet available from: Mortimer Forest Office
Telephone: 01584 813826
Email: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Route Description: Four walks in an around Pontesbury, suitable for all. Routes vary from 1.5 - 2.5 miles long. Three of the routes are stile free.
Points of Interest: views of the church. You may catch a glimpse of a kingfisher, buzzard or hare along the way!
Parking Information: Pontesbury Medical Centre carpark is for patients only. Please park in the village not the carpark.
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Leaflet available from: Shirehall
Telephone: 01743 255061
Email: countryside.access@shropshire.gov.uk

Route Description: Superb walk along the Long Mynd and down into Carding Mill Valley.
Points of Interest: The Portway, 5000 year old ridge way.
Parking Information: 546 bus service (hourly) Shrewsbury to Pulverbatch (Mon - Sat).
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Leaflet available from: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Telephone: 01588 674080
Email: SHAONBO@shropshire.gov.uk