Starting from the tiny hamlet of Capel Garmon in this forgotten corner of Snowdonia, visiting the burial mound that gave the settlement it’s name and returning along the Afon Conwy. You can optionally pay to view some of the waterfalls en route if you don’t feel rather offended by the whole concept. The Route Click […]
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Follow the Afon Elwy and then the Afon Aled in a circuit from this quiet village that’s rural yet not that far from the busy A55. The Route Click here to view the full description..
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This is a straightforward walk to the Crafnant and Geirionydd lakes from Trefriw. There’s a fair bit of ups and downs on the route, and plenty of variety to keep you interested. There’a also a cafe on Llyn Crafnant, but instead of crossing Mynydd Deulyn as the route suggests, you need to continue onwards for
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This is a walk from Clun along Offa’s Dyke to the ancient hill fort of Bury Ditches. You can cut the route short at SO 320 835, though that would mean missing out on the Bury Ditches themselves. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
A walk from Acton Scott Farm up Ragleth Hill and back. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
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A moderate easy walk from Bucknell to Stow Hill via Bucknell Wood and Weston village. You can easily extend the route with the many good byways in the area. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
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Straightforward ramble starting from the Lyth Hill Country Park south of Shrewsbury. The Route Click here to view the full description.
The Peckforton Hills walk is a straightforward loop along part of the Sandstone Trail. There’s even a pub half way round in Higher Burwardsley. The Route Click here to view the full description.
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A sleepy ramble from Much Wenlock to Wyke, passing by St Milburga’s Priory on the way. The Route Click here to view the full description.
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A walk from Market Drayton along the Shropshire and Staffordshire border. The Route Click here to view the full description.
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An easy walk from the Acton Scott historic working farm museum, located between Church Stretton and Craven Arms. The Shropshire hills are a convenient get away if you want a hilly walk but the mountains of Snowdonia and the Lakes are too far to travel for the weekend. The Route Click here to view the
Staring off on the Welsh side of the Border in Knucklas and steeply up before setting off along Offa’s Dyke. Offa’s Dyke National Trail is a 285km walk along the Welsh – English border from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Here are a few bite size chunks for you to digest, rather than doing the lot. The
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A hilly walk with plenty of ups and the corresponding downs along the Offa’s Dyke in Shropshire. Offa’s Dyke National Trail is a 285km walk along the Welsh – English border from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Here are a few bite size chunks for you to digest, rather than doing the lot. The Route Click here
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With a name like Llanymynech, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Wales but this village is cut in two by the border. Following the canal for much of the first half of the walk, you’re rewarded with a yomp over the heights of Llanymynech Hill and Offa’s Dyke on your return leg. Offa’s Dyke
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An easy walk for all the family from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
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A shorter walk along Offa’s Dyke from near Oswestry, crossing the old Race Course. Offa’s Dyke National Trail is a 285km walk along the Welsh – English border from Chepstow to Prestatyn. Here are a few bite size chunks for you to digest, rather than doing the lot. The Route Click here to view the
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A figure of 8 route right on the England and Wales border along the Offa’s Dyke Path. Starting in Craignant and up Selattyn Hill for the first loop, you could easily divide this into two easier routes. You finish off on a final loop towards Bronygarth along Offa’s Dyke before returning on paths to the
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This is a steady ramble from Craven Arms, starting at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Crossing Wart Hill at 324m is the highest point on the walk, but you’ll still have a good deal of walking to return to the start. There’s also a shorter option of 7km. The Shropshire hills are a convenient get
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An easy flat ramble across to the remains of Hopton Castle from Buckden, but with a steep bit of uphill to end the day! The Route Click here to view the full description or visit the Baron at Bucknell website that has more walks in the area.
This is border country, make no mistake. Setting off from Knighton, along the Offa’s Dyke, you’re just about in Wales but not for long. Even the railway station is in England. The National Trail keeps you company for a few kilometres before you follow ancient ways across Stow Hill and down to Bucknell. There’s a
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A longer walk over rural and rolling hills, visiting an ancient hill fort on the way. You have the option of cutting the route short at Pentre if you want to reduce the ascent. The Route Click here to view the full description or visit the Baron at Bucknell website that has more walks in
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Straightforward ramble from Ellesmere around the small lakes, or meres. Beware of the geese at the beginning, they’ll mob you! The Route Click here to view the full description.
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An easy country ramble from Whittington to a section of the Llangollen Canal and back. Make sure you visit the castle while you’re at it. The Route Click here to view the full description.
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This is a long day route, or a shorter more sedate one over a couple of days. It follows the River Witham, and you can in most cases walk on either side. However, crossings are few and far between, so make sure you’re on the right side if you want to lunch at a pub,
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