04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email TIC@ironbridge.org.uk or phone 01952 433424 Saturday 4th May Walk No 1 08:00 'Thankful' Harley and Wenlock Edge Max No of walkers 20 A 21 mile walk to the 'Thankful' village of Harley including Arlescott Medieval Village, Much Wenlock Olympic field, Wenlock Edge and Buildwas Abbey. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 8 – 9 hours Length - 21 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 2 09:00 Cressage loop Max No of walkers 20 A 14 mile walk along the south side of the river, crossing at Cressage and back along the northern bank. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 6 – 7 hours Length - 14 miles Grade - Walk Leader Pat Talbott Starting Point M Walk No 3 09:45 Coracle Experience Max No of walkers 10 A short walk to see the workshop of Eustace Rogers (the last coracle maker in the Gorge) and a brief history of the coracle on the Severn with an opportunity to try your hand in a coracle (A change of clothes may be a good idea!). Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 3½ – 4½ hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Marion Blockley Starting Point M Walk No 4 10:00 Steam Trains and views Max No of walkers 20 A walk to meet the Telford Steam Railway and the opportunity to travel back in time. (Buffet lunch available to purchase £3.00) Depart - Dale End Car Park, Pay & Display Duration - 5 – 6 hours Length - 8 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point H Walk No 5 10:00 Benthall: History, flora and fauna Max No of walkers 12 Exploring Benthall woodlands for its history, and immense flora and fauna. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 3½ – 4½ hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Bob Thomas Starting Point M Walk No 6 10:30 The Masons of Kemberton Max No of walkers 20 A steady, and at times testing, climb out of the gorge to Kemberton and return. There will be a lunchtime stop where you will be able to buy lunch and refreshments at the Mason’s Arm public house. Depart - Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. Duration - 6 – 6½ hours Length - 10 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point L Walk No 7 13:30 Ironbridge through tourist eyes: 200 years of Max No of walkers 20 tourism in the Gorge A 4 mile walk around the Ironbridge area from a tourism perspective. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2 – 3 hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Coralie Acheson Starting Point M
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Sunday 5th May Walk No 8 08:00 5 Bridges and 5000 feet of ascent Max No of walkers 20 A 20 mile walk in and out of the Gorge crossing all the accessible bridges. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 8 – 9 hours Length - 20 miles Grade - Walk Leader Ian Kelsey Starting Point M Walk No 9a 10:00 Lloyds Coppice and beyond Max No of walkers 20 A 6 mile walk taking in Lloyds Coppice; Blists Hill and Coalport. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2½ – 3 hours Length - 6 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 9b 14:30 Buildwas and Little Wenlock Max No of walkers 20 An 8 mile walk to Little Wenlock with wonderful views of the Wrekin. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 3½ – 4½ hours Length - 8 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 10 10:30 Photo Trail Walk from Coalport to Madeley Max No of walkers 20 An all-age woodland walk identifying points of interest in the area, from photos. Depart - Coalport YHA Café, Parking Pay & Display Duration - 2 – 3 hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point G Walk No 11 11:00 Jackfield/Coalport loop Max No of walkers 12 Circular walk, local points of interest, river and 5 pubs! Depart - Jackfield Tile Museum Duration - 2 hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Isobel Peck Starting Point K Walk No 12 14:00 The Gorge's Transport History Max No of walkers 20 A guided tour of the waterways, roads and railways between Coalbrookdale and Coalport. Depart - Dale End Car Park, Pay & Display Duration - 3 – 3½ hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Clarke Starting Point H Walk No 13 15:00 Troubadour Walk Max No of walkers 20 A walk along both sides of the river, accompanied by a local musician, song sheets provided. Depart - Bedlam Furnaces, Waterloo Road, Ironbridge. Duration - 3 – 4 hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point B
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Monday 6th May Walk No 14 08:00 The Ironmen Way Max No of walkers 20 A walk celebrating over 40 years of Morris dancing the Gorge and surrounding area. It visits some of the local places that inspired the "bish-bash-bosh" stick dances. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 8 – 9 hours Length - 21 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 15 09:00 Telford Town Trails Max No of walkers 20 A 15 mile walk seeking out paths and trails which link the towns of Telford's urban landscape. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 6 – 7 hours Length - 15 miles Grade - Walk Leader Pat Talbott Starting Point M Walk No 16a 09:30 Money side Max No of walkers 20 A walk going south of the river looking at the Jitties and round Benthall Hall returning to the Toll House. There will then be a break at the Green Wood Café before walk 16b Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2½ – 3 hours Length - 5 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point M Walk No 16b 13:30 Sunny side Max No of walkers 20 A walk round the north of the river to see some special trees and follow the Sabbath Walks. Depart - Green Wood Centre, Station Rd, Coalbrookdale. Parking at Dale End Car Park, Pay & Display; limited at the Green Wood Centre. Duration - 2½ – 3 hours Length - 5 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point J Walk No 17 10:00 Limekilns New Works Max No of walkers 20 A walk to the industrial site of New Works and the opportunity to explore the Lime Kilns so important to the industrial revolution. Depart - Coalbrookdale Community Centre (free car park) Darby Road. Duration - 6 – 6½ hours Length - 11 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point F Walk No 18 10:00 The Birds of the Wrekin Max No of walkers 12 A walk around the ancient woodlands around the Wrekin, looking for upland oak species pied flycatcher, wood warbler, redstart, tree pipit plus others. Depart - Forest Glen Car Park, The Wrekin. Duration - 4 - 4½ hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Glenn Bishton Starting Point I Walk No 19 10:30 Broseley Heritage Max No of walkers 20 An opportunity to visit the historic town of Broseley and see the residences of some of the great (if less well known) industrialists of the Ironbridge Gorge. Depart - Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. Duration - 2 – 3 hours Length - 5 miles Grade - Walk Leader Steve Dewhirst Starting Point L Walk No 20 18:00 Pub Walk Max No of walkers 20 An opportunity to see the location of some of the hostelries that were an essential part of the Gorge in the Industrial Revolution. Depart - Blists Hill Victorian Town Car Park. Duration - 2 hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Dag Saunders Starting Point D
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Tuesday 7th May Walk No 21 08:30 The Wrekin and a Rifle Range Max No of walkers 20 A 16 mile walk up and around the Wrekin, using reopened footpaths. Depart - Coalbrookdale Community Centre (free car park) Darby Road. Duration - 7 – 8 hours Length - 16 miles Grade - Walk Leader Pat Talbott Starting Point F Walk No 22 09:30 Viewpoints of the Gorge Max No of walkers 20 An 11 mile walk around Benthall Edge and the North part of the Gorge crossing the 2 pedestrian footbridges. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 6 – 7 hours Length - 11 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point M Walk No 23 10:00 Circular Tour of ‘The Jitties’ Broseley Max No of walkers 12 A walk around all 18 Jitties, Broseley's ancient pathways, many dating back to the 17th century and originally used by the squatters. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2½ hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Derek Armstrong Starting Point M Walk No 24 13:00 The Hidden Gardens and Orchards of the Gorge Max No of walkers 20 A 6 mile walk around some of the less well known horticultural sites of the Gorge and the people who called it home. Depart - Dale End Car Park, Pay & Display Duration - 3 – 4 hours Length - 6 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point H Walk No 25 18:00 The Geology and Mining Legacy of the Gorge Max No of walkers 20 A fascinating insight into the problems of dealing with subsidence in the area. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2½ hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Colin Pitcher Starting Point M Walk No 26 18:00 Spectacular views of Ironbridge. Max No of walkers 20 A walk around Ironbridge, taking in some open spaces and viewpoints. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2 hrs Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point M
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Wednesday 8th May Walk No 27 08:00 Industrial Wenlock (Edge) Max No of walkers 20 A 20 mile walk out to Wenlock Edge and returning via the Railway Line. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 8 – 9 hours Length - 20 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 28 08:30 Gorge-ous Landscapes Max No of walkers 20 A 16 mile walk visiting 10 of the best viewpoints of and from the Gorge. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 7 – 8 hours Length - 16 miles Grade - Walk Leader Pat Talbott Starting Point M Walk No 29 09:30 A walk by the River, an Ancient Church and Max No of walkers 20 Wyldwoods. An 11 mile walk, via the Severn Way to Apley Station and the redundant Church at Linley, returning through the Haycop, a natural wildlife area in Broseley. Depart - Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. Duration - 6 – 7 hours Length - 11 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point L Walk No 30 13:30 Benthall Hall Estate and Gardens Max No of walkers 12 A 5 mile walk around the Benthall Estate and a tour of the Gardens under the guidance of the NT Staff. Depart - Benthall Hall NT Car Park Duration - 3 – 4 hours Length - 5 miles Grade - Walk Leader Nick Swankie (NT) Starting Point C Walk No 31 14:00 Packhorse trails and hidden Lightmoor Max No of walkers 12 An illustrated history walk about the early mining and iron industry. Depart - Coalbrookdale Community Centre (free car park) Darby Road. Duration - 1½ hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Harriet Devlin Starting Point F Walk No 32 18:00 Getting to know Broseley and Gerry Foxall Max No of walkers 20 A walk around the town of Broseley, using paths, roads and jitties to view the beautiful sculptures by Gerry Foxall on the way. (1 stile on route) Depart - Broseley Library Duration - 2 hrs Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point E
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Thursday 9th May Walk No 33 09:00 The Gorge Before the Industrial Revolution Max No of walkers 20 A 15 mile walk including Arlescott Medieval Village, Much Wenlock Priory, Buildwas Abbey and Little Wenlock. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 7 – 8 hours Length - 15 miles Grade - Walk Leader Pat Talbott Starting Point M Walk No 34 09:30 Grindleforge and Kemberton Mill Max No of walkers 20 A tranquil 12 mile walk to the east of the Ironbridge Gorge through some more obscure footpaths. Depart - Coalport YHA Café, Parking Pay & Display Duration - 6 – 7 hours Length - 12 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point G Walk No 35 10:00 Exploring Broseley and its sculptures Max No of walkers 20 An 8 mile walk around Benthall Edge and then through the historic town of Broseley, visiting the sites of the sculptures of Gerry Foxhall. Depart - Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. Duration - 4 - 5 hours Length - 8 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point L Walk No 36 14:00 The Upper dale, Sunnyside, Marnwood Max No of walkers 12 An illustrated history walk about housing the workers and their Masters. Depart - Coalbrookdale Community Centre (free car park) Darby Road. Duration - 1½ hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Harriet Devlin Starting Point F Walk No 37 14:00 Lloyds Coppice and the Crostan Max No of walkers 20 Managing a changing landscape. Depart - Bedlam Furnaces, Waterloo Road, Ironbridge. Duration - 2 hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Cadi Price Starting Point B Walk No 38 18:00 Life and times in Madeley Max No of walkers 20 A walk around Madeley looking at factors that shaped the local community’s way of life. Depart - Blists Hill Victorian Town Car Park. Duration - 2 hrs Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point D
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Friday 10th May Walk No 39 08:30 China Man, Green Man and Wyldwoods Max No of walkers 20 A 15 mile walk through the site of the Caughley tile works and the lesser known paths round the town of Broseley via Linley Green. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 5 – 6 hours Length - 15 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 40 09:00 Sunnycroft, Wellington Max No of walkers 20 A 6.5 mile walk to Sunnycroft, with a garden tour and option for refreshments (walkers cost). We return, either by a free minibus or a different 6 mile route. Please state option on booking. Duration 5 hrs or 8 hrs. Depart - Coalbrookdale Community Centre (free car park) Darby Road. Duration - 5 / 8 hours Length - 6 / 13 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point F Walk No 41 10:30 The Geology and Mining Legacy of the Gorge Max No of walkers 20 A fascinating insight into the problems of dealing with subsidence in the area. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 3 hours Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Colin Pitcher Starting Point M Walk No 42 10:30 Ironbridge Figure of Eight Max No of walkers 20 Exploring woodlands and meadows around the Gorge. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 3 – 4 hours Length - 6 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jackie Bletcher Starting Point M Walk No 43 13:00 Rough Park Circular Walk Max No of walkers 20 Rough Park meadows above Coalbrookdale. Depart - Coalbrookdale Community Centre (free car park) Darby Road. Duration - 2 hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Dag Saunders Starting Point F Walk No 44 18:00 Tour of Brewing at All Nations Max No of walkers 20 A walk through Lloyd’s coppice, across the river Severn and return to Madeley, via the old railway, the Memorial bridge and the Silkin Way. Completing the walk with a short tour of brewing at the All Nation’s public house. Depart - Blists Hill Victorian Town Car Park. Duration - 2½ - 3 hrs Length - 4 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point D
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Saturday 11th May Walk No 45 08:30 The Gorge by Rail? Max No of walkers 20 A 20 mile linear walk from Wellington to Shifnal railway stations walking the length of the Gorge (meet at 08:30 at Wellington Railway Station) Joint walk with the Rail Ramblers. Returning on the 16:46 train from Shifnal. Depart - Wellington Railway Station Duration - 8 – 9 hours Length - 20 miles Grade - Walk Leader Pat Talbott Starting Point M Walk No 46 10:00 Pools and a Medieval Manor Max No of walkers 20 A walk through Lloyds Coppice visiting some blue plaque buildings in Madeley and on to Castle Pools, Little Dawley. Returning via Lightmoor and Rough Park. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 5 – 6 hours Length - 9 miles Grade - Walk Leader Linda Birtwhistle Starting Point M Walk No 47 10:00 Circular Tour of ‘The Jitties’ Broseley Max No of walkers 12 A walk around all 18 Jitties, Broseley's ancient pathways, many dating back to the 17th century and originally used by the squatters. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 2½ hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Derek Armstrong Starting Point M Walk No 48 10:30 A walk to Little Wenlock and lunch with a Huntsman Max No of walkers 20 A walk up out of the Gorge to Little Wenlock and return via some of the Shropshire Way. We will stop Little Wenlock where you can enjoy lunch at The Huntsman. (Lunch not included) Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 6 – 7 hours Length - 10 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point M Walk No 49 11:00 Lloyds Heritage Max No of walkers 20 A 7 mile walk talking in Lloyd’s coppice, Blist’s Hill and Coalport. Stopping mid-way for a quick refreshment (not included). Depart - Dale End Car Park, Pay & Display Duration - 3½ – 4 hours Length - 7 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point H Walk No 50 13:00 Sutton Wood and Sutton Maddock Max No of walkers 20 A 6 mile walk through Sutton Wood to the church at Sutton Maddock. Depart - Coalport YHA Café, Parking Pay & Display Duration - 3 – 4 hours Length - 6 miles Grade - Walk Leader Dag Saunders Starting Point G
04 – 12 May 2019 All walks are FREE For more information http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk to book email [email protected] or phone 01952 433424
Sunday 12th May Walk No 51 08:00 Apley Estate and Terrace Walk Max No of walkers 20 A 20 mile return walk to the Apley Farm Complex and around the Apley Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Hamilton. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 8 – 9 hours Length - 20 miles Grade - Walk Leader Neil Cartman Starting Point M Walk No 52a 09:00 The Madeley Trail Max No of walkers 20 A walk through Madeley, visiting some of the religious and industrial sites in the area. Depart - Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. Duration - 3 – 3½ hours Length - 6 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point L Walk No 52b 13:00 Workers, now and then Max No of walkers 20 A chance to see some of the workplaces within the Gorge, both old and new. Depart - Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield. Duration - 3 – 3½ hours Length - 6 miles Grade - Walk Leader Jane Warman Starting Point L Walk No 53 09:15 Telford 50 sample Max No of walkers 20 A 14 mile walk using the route through the Gorge that make up part of the Telford 50 mile trail. Depart - Tollhouse, Ironbridge. Parking at Station Car Park, Pay & Display. Duration - 7 – 8 hours Length - 14 miles Grade - Walk Leader Dag Saunders Starting Point M Walk No 54 11:00 Apley Terrace and Estate Walk Max No of walkers 20 A 6.5 mile walk around the Apley Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Hamilton. Why not enjoy brunch in the Creamery before our walk? Depart - Apley Farm Shop Duration - 2½ – 3 hours Length - 6.5 miles Grade - Walk Leader Irene Gilmore Starting Point A Walk No 55 13:00 Mindfulness walk around Coalport and Sutton Wood Max No of walkers 15 Join Sally and take the opportunity to focus your mind, while enjoying a gentle walk around Coalport and Sutton Wood. Depart - Coalport YHA Café, Parking Pay & Display Duration - 2½ – 3 hours Length - 3 miles Grade - Walk Leader Sally Williams Starting Point G SELF GUIDED WALKS During both weekends the may also be 2 short self-guided walks available, of approximately 2 miles.
The first is wheelchair and pushchair accessible from the Maws Craft Centre (Point L on map) and leads you to 18 tiles scattered around the Jackfield Stabilisation Works. (wheelchair and pushchair users will need to follow the road after tile 14 to avoid a flight of steps)
The second is a Treasure Hunt from the Green Wood Café in Coalbrookdale (Point J on map). This route is more challenging and is better suited for those comfortable walking in woodland.