PROGRAMME: November 2017 - February 2018
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PROGRAMME: November 2017 - February 2018 MEETING POINTS Sunday Abbey Foregate car park (opposite The Abbey). 9.30 am. unless otherwise stated in programme. Tuesday Car park behind Harvester Beaten Track PH, Old Potts Way. 9.30 am. unless otherwise stated in programme. Thursday Car park behind Harvester Beaten Track PH, Old Potts Way. 9.30 am. unless otherwise stated in programme. Saturday As per programme. Thu 2 Nov Shirley Konieczny (01743 873968) 4 miles Easy Bromfield to Ludlow - Bus Ramble following paths through the Oakley Park and beside the River Teme to historic Ludford and onward to Ludlow through the town walls. Depart from Shrewsbury bus station at 09:55 on 435 bus to Ludlow, alight at Bromfield. Return by 13:55 bus or visit the town market. Depart 09:55 Shrewsbury Bus Station. Sat 4 Nov John Newnham (01743 353858 / 07974 039520) 7.5 miles Easy Cockshutt to Ellesmere - Bus ramble. A 3 C’s Walk - Crose Mere, Colemere and the Canal. Depart Shrewsbury bus station at 09:00 on 501 Ellesmere bound bus, returning from the latter at 14:15. Depart 09:00 Shrewsbury Bus Station. Sun 5 Nov Michael Lillistone (01939 220443) 9.5 miles Moderate South and East of Leintwardine - A circular walk, starting at the Green in Leintwardine to Billings Wood, Downton Gorge and Castle, and Burrington. One or two little hills, mainly good paths with some field and lane walking. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate. Voluntary transport contribution £4 Tue 7 Nov Doug & Val Davies (01785 840107) 11 miles Moderate Cannock Chase - Ancient woodland and open heath with memories of military occupation over 100 years ago. Depart 09:00 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £5 Tue 7 Nov Kath Heraghty (01743 344575) 6 miles Moderate Craven Arms - Woodland and fields starting from the Discovery Centre in the Onny Valley. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £3 Thu 9 Nov Anne Gilder (01743 355801) 3.5 miles Moderate Ironbridge - Ironbridge, Benthall Hall, woodland tracks, fields and lanes. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £2 Sun 12 Nov Neville Homent (01743 270072 / 07515 366063) 7.5 miles Moderate Rushbury Area - 1000ft/300m total ascent across fields, woods and open hillside paths and tracks on the South side of Cardington Hill via Hargrove, Nant valley and Sharpstones. One steady climb to Middle Hill with great views and return past Gilberries. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £3 OR Sun 12 Nov Amanda Hartley-Newton (01743 709507/07730 875274) 3.5 miles Easy. Family Walk Haughmond Hill wander - A flat walk exploring Haughmond Hill: lots of interest including a fabulous tree stump and its roots which children love to clamber on. There is a viewing station into the immense Haughmond Quarry where the peregrine falcons nest, as well as lovely views across Shrewsbury to the surrounding hills, a fantastic bench made out of the remains of a tree trunk, and plenty of undergrowth to explore. This walk is suitable for all of the family, include those in pushchairs and back carriers. Meet 10:00 Haughmond Hill Car Park. Tue 14 Nov John Law (01743 363895) 8.5 miles Moderate Knighton - From the Offas Dyke Centre, Knighton, includes Pedwardine Wood, part of Herefordshire Trail. Depart 09:00 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £4 Thu 16 Nov Ken Ashbee (07972 012475) 5 miles Easy Breidden Hill near Welshpool - Along the River Severn at Breidden Hill. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £2 Sun 19 Nov Brian Christmas (01743 243532) 10 miles Moderate Telford Greenways - An intriguing walk perambulating the old market town of Wellington using sections of Silkin Way, Ironbridge Way and (new) Shropshire Way on clear paths through suburban parkland, back streets, an old railway bed and then fields and woodland in latter section, with views back across town. Features Dothill Country Park, Apley parkland, Leegomery lake, Hadley Ketley, Lawley and the Limekiln Woods. Mostly on level and firm surfaces but with occasional gentle climbs, some steps and a lengthy section of open country where a few patches could be potentially muddy. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £2 Tue 21 Nov Tom Gutman (01743 537286) 10 miles Moderate+ Leebotwood, Picklescott, Betchcott Hills, Inwood. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £1 Thu 23 Nov David Simpson (01743 235635) 5 miles Moderate Pontesbury, (Walk 8 in 20 Walks book) - Poles Coppice, Eastridge Wood, Snailbeach, Habberley, Lees Coppice. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £2 Sun 26 Nov Sue Fitzmaurice & John Jones (01743 761155/07860 614876) 6 miles Easy Bayston Hill wander - Starting from The Common, to Sharpstones Quarry, returning via the meadows of the Reabrook Valley and the Shropshire Way. Lots of interest to see along the route. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £1 Tue 28 Nov Anne Suffolk (07903 325011) 8 miles Moderate Hope Bowdler - Woods, hills and valleys around Hope Bowdler. Lovely views possible from surrounding hills. Parking donations appreciated. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £2 Thu 30 Nov John Newnham (01743 353858) 5 miles Moderate Much Wenlock to Ironbridge - Keeping to the 'newly marked' route of the Shropshire Way with the last 1.5 miles dropping down to the Severn through Benthall Edge woods. 436 bus from Shrewsbury, return from Ironbridge on 96 bus at 13:57. Depart 09:35 Shrewsbury Bus Station. Sun 3 Dec Graham Baker (01743 244922/07789 643965) 8.5 miles Moderate+ A Craven Arms Ramble - Craven Arms, Clapping wicket, Stoke wood, Onibury and Norton Camp wood - lovely Shropshire countryside. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £3 Tue 5 Dec Mick Gadd & Al Davies (01743 249975/07972 322840) 7.5miles Easy/Moderate Bicton - Local Winter walk, fields, tracks and roads around Bicton, River Severn, Montford Bridge. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £1 Thu 7 Dec David Simpson (01743 235635) 5 miles Moderate The Wrekin - Over and around the Wrekin. A long climb. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £2 Sat 9 Dec John Newnham (01743 353858/07974 039520) 7 miles Moderate Leebotwood to Pulverbatch Bus ramble. 2 Motte and Baileys and a church. Leave at 09:30 on the 435 Ludlow bus. Return from Pulverbatch at 14:35 on a 546 bus. Depart 09:30 Shrewsbury Bus Station Sun 10 Dec John Newnham (01743 353858/07974 039520) 9 miles Moderate+ Both sides of the Severn Gorge - From Broseley to Benthall, Buildwas and Ironbridge, returning to Broseley via Corbetts Dingle. An interesting walk with plenty of ups and downs. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £2 Tue 12 Dec Jock Smith (01743 718616) 7 miles Easy/Moderate Overton-on-Dee - An attractive walk including River Dee, church with ancient yews,woods and fields with views. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £3 Thu 14 Dec John Newnham (01743 353858) 5 miles Easy Baschurch to Bomere Heath - Via the Shropshire Wildlife Trust Reserve at Merrington Green. 576 Oswestry bound bus at 10:00. Depart 10:00 Shrewsbury Bus Station. Sun 17 Dec Audrey Menhinick (01743 247404/07963 590641) 7.5 miles Moderate Shropshire Way Main Route Celebration - A 7.5 mile circular walk from Bishop's Castle using the Shropshire Way. Lunch after the walk at The Boar's Head. Booking essential by 12th December. Maximum 30. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £3 Tue 19 Dec Reg & Ruth Wilford (01743 350337) 6 miles Easy Mince Pie Walk - Along the Rea Brook, with mince pies and our usual picnic lunch at 68 Oakley Street. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park, Old Potts Way. Thu 21 Dec Kath Bristow (01743 270525 / 07881 941908) 4 miles Easy Shelton to Bicton - Along the river path from Shelton towards Bicton and back by the Severn Way. Mince pies at Kath's house at the end of the walk. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £1 Bus alternative, 09:47 X70 to Oxon Pub, ring leader. Sun 24 Dec John Garrett (01743 356215 / 07421 745722) 5 miles Easy Acton Burnell - Walk no 7 from Shrewsbury Book of Walks. A historic walk on field paths and quiet lanes, which will include visits to 13th Century Acton Burnell Castle (site of a form of first England's first Parliament in 1283), Church and the 15th century Puritan Langley Chapel at Ruckley. We pass the substantial ruins of Barn Cottage which is reputed to be a staging post for riders to change horses. May be wet underfoot in places and some stiles. Depart 09:30 Abbey Foregate Voluntary transport contribution £2 Sun 31 Dec Phil Barnes (01939 809037 / 07983 459531) 4 miles Easy A short New Year’s Eve walk from Wem - Along the River Roden visiting Tilley and Barkers Green. Meet 10:00 Main Cark Park in Wem, near the Co-op. Voluntary transport contribution £2. Tue 2 Jan Sue Fisher (01743 358449) 8 miles Easy/Moderate Lyth Hill - Along Lyth Hill with its stunning views, Stapleton, Exfords Green, Longden and Great Lyth. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £1 Thu 4 Jan David Simpson (01743 235635) 5.5 miles Easy A Lyth Hill Ramble - Including Annscroft, Hook-a-Gate, Bayston Hill. Depart 09:30 Harvester Car Park Voluntary transport contribution £1 Sat 6 Jan John Newnham (01743 353858 / 07974 039520) 6.5 miles Easy Forton to Edgmond - Bus ramble. Path route is alongside Aqualate Mere and from Forton to Edgemond is beside the restored canal. Depart from Shrewsbury bus station at 09:00 on 519 bus to Newport, Return from Edgemond is at 16:11.