The Shropshire hills can be found in the rural county of Shropshire in England and sits on the border with Wales. Covering almost a quarter of the county, these hills are designated one of the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Boasting miles of public rights of way and open access land the walking choices here are in plentiful supply. From short country walks to long distance stomps, the Shropshire hills will please all walkers, and offer great hill walking options for the populous of the midlands within easier reach than other areas such as Snowdonia or the Lake District.
Walks in Shropshire highlights include The Wrekin, one of the most famous natural landmarks in the area. Wenlock edge, a narrow 24km long limestone escarpment, and Long Mynd, which is one of Shropshire’s most popular hills.
Those who like Long distance paths are also catered for, with the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail passing through Shropshire for roughly 45km. As well as having it’s own, in the form of The Shropshire Way, which is a figure of eight route, some of which is still in development (as of May 2018).
All our Shropshire walking routes come with Ordnance Survey mapping and downloadable GPX files for GPS devices. There’s also either a detailed description written by ourselves, or a link to our carefully curated routes on selected partner websites.
To see our full selection of walks in Shropshire scroll below.
The Wrekin is situated on the eatern side of Shropshire along the border to Telford & Wrekin, although a small hill at just 407m it is popular with locals, walkers and tourists due to its prominance on the landscape. On top of the hill stands the Wrekin transmitting station topped by a flashing beacon that …
Brown Clee is likley the highest Shropshire hill you’ve never heard of, whilst more poular hills/ranges exist in this area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), this walk is a great day out for ramblers and families alike, taking in moreland scrub, woodland, an idealic country estate and exceptional views across Shropshire & beyond (on a …
Walk up Brown Clee Hill – Abdon Burf & Clee Burf Read More »
The Stiperstones are a distinctive hill in Shropshire’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Formed some 480 million years ago, during the last ice age the summit stood out above the glaciers and was subject to constant freezing and thawing which shattered the quartzite into a mass of jumbled scree surrounding several residual rocky tors. This area is easily accessible, …
Walk up Stiperstones – Manstone Rock & Devils Chair from The Bog Read More »
The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that sits on the Western flank of Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). The Long Mynd is a popular area for walkers and cyclists and boasts stunning views of Caer Caradoc and its satellite peaks to the East, and the …
The Shropshire Hills sit in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). There are 50 tops that sit in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, farmland and quaint villages. Bagging all 50 is a wonderful way to explore the Shropshire area, a county rich in history and medieval tales. This route takes …
The Kerry Ridgeway, even if I’m still convinced I went to school with someone of the same name, is a linear bridlway that keeps high on the green ridges of the Mid Wales hills. It starts at Cider Ho, a name which hasn’t lost an exclamation mark rather than just being an abbreviation for house, …
Another reasonably easy walk in the Shropshire hills, this time from Stokesay just outside 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 full description.
Walk on Wenlock Edge, along ancient drover’s roads. 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 full description.
An easy walk from the small village of Clun in Shropshire. 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 full description.
An easy walk to the dramatic hill fort of Bury Ditches. 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 full description.
Brown Clee Hill is Shropshire’s highest hill, but is still a reasonably easy walk. 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 full description.
Reasonably easy walk from Bishop’s Castle on the border with Wales. 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 full description.
An easy walk from Craven Arms in Shropshire along the Shropshire Way. 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 full description and download route leaflets.
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 full description and download route leaflets.
An easy walk from one Shropshire village to another. You’ll need to organise transport back, or just return the same way for a longer walk. 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. …
A walk up Stapeley Hill from the village of Priest Weston in Shropshire, on the Welsh border. A relaxed, four mile walk on stone tracks, grassland and moorland taking around two hours The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
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. This is an easy enough bimble from the village of Bucknell in the south of the county. The Route Click here to view the full …
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. Another walk up towards Flounder’s Folly on Wenlock Edge. The Route Click here to view the full description. © Copyright Jeremy Bolwell and licensed for reuse under this Creative …
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. This is a 10km walk from Craven Arms up to Callow Hill, and as you can see from the picture below, the view from Flounder’s …
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. Here’s a bit of a tough route for such a short walk, as you’ll have to go over the hill twice! With any luck, the …
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 full description and download route leaflets.
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. This is another walk from The Bog visitor centre towards Shelve and Grit Hill. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route …
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. Here’s a short route up the Stiperstones from The Bog. The Route Click here to view the full description and download route leaflets.
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.
