THE SHROPSHIRE the Association Was Formed WAY 2016

SHROPSHIRE WAY ASSOCIATION (SWA) THE SHROPSHIRE The Association was formed WAY 2016. Its aims are to maintain, preserve and promote the Shropshire Way A long distance path Main Route as a long distance path. SWA has been working with Shropshire Council of 200 miles to define a Main Route as distinct from the many circular routes that had been developed during recent years. Clun Castle The southern section is the route as conceived by the walkers who established Welcome to the Shropshire Way Main the original Shropshire Way in 1980. The Route, a long distance path covering not northern section has been added to the Main only the wonderful Shropshire Hills in the Route to include the Shropshire Plain with South but also some of the historic towns the Meres, Mosses and canals and unique natural features in the North of the county. The Association is run by a dedicated team of volunteers with practical help from The Shropshire Way will reveal to you Shropshire Council Outdoor Partnership some of England’s best kept secrets. You Team and local volunteers. will discover the stark rocky crags of the Stiperstones with its unique landscape. Financial support has been received from You will walk over ancient hill forts, stay Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust and in Mediaeval towns and villages, wander anonymous donors. through beautiful woodland and then We welcome interest and support, there is realise you don’t have to climb a mountain still much to do. Contact us via our website at for a spectacular view as you reach the www.shropshireway.org.uk summits of the Clee Hills and the Wrekin.

Much Wenlock is the birth place of the Olympic Games and the Ironbridge Gorge gave rise to the Industrial Revolution. The museums here are worth an extended stop-over.

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