PROGRAMME: March - June 2020

MEETING POINTS

Sunday Abbey Foregate car park (opposite The Abbey). 9.30 am. unless otherwise stated in programme.

Tuesday Meole Brace Park and Ride car park 9.30 am. unless otherwise stated in programme.

Wednesday As per programme

Thursday Car park behind Harvester Beaten Track, Old Potts Way 9.30 am. unless otherwise stated in programme.

Saturday As per programme

Please drive to the walk meeting point if you have space in your car as this will ensure that the least number of vehicles arrive at the walk starting point.

If a walk has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or walk leaders health, an email will be sent to the membership to advise and a notice put on the website. Please check.

Sun 1 Mar Bernard White ( 07949 451281 ) 11 miles Moderate+ Three Castles Walk - The walk takes you through the beautiful countryside in and around the Corvedale. Taking in points of interest on the way such as Bromcroft Castle, old Motte and Bailey site, Corfton Castle site, Old Chapels and Delbury Hall. Please park in adjacent public car park. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:30 Swan Inn, Aston ( SO512865 )

Tue 3 Mar Gwen Birch ( 01691 623362 / 07896 793423 ) 9.5 miles Easy Ellesmere - A walk along the canal to Lower Frankton Locks, field paths to Tetchill and Whitemere, then canal back to Ellesmere Leader will meet walkers at Tesco Car Park. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Tesco Car Park, Ellesmere ( SJ398344 )

Thu 5 Mar Kath Bristow (01743 270525 / 07881 941908) 5.25 miles Moderate Grinshill - Well used rocky woodland and field paths over sandstone outcrop, old quarries and gentle farmland. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Corbet Wood Car Park ( SJ525237 )

Sun 8 Mar Susan Turner ( 01743 243754 / 07984 117704 ) 8.2 miles Moderate circular - Walk visits Red Wood, Sunny Hill, Bury Ditches and Steppleknoll, along woodland and field paths with a few ascents and good views. 1,580 feet of ascent Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Clun Memorial Hall ( SO302811 )

Tue 10 Mar Neville Hubbard (01743 352658 / 07774 675348) 9.3 miles Moderate Novers Hill, All Stretton circular - A circular walk starting from Novers Hill and taking in The Batch, Jinlye, Jonathan's Rock, Betchott Hills, , Plush Hill and All Stretton Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Novers Hill ( SO455954 )

Thu 12 Mar Kathy Fitchew ( 01743 851330 ) 3 miles Easy Bicton - A ramble around the lovely village of Bicton. An easy walk with mud and stiles, rewarded by tea and cakes at the village hall afterwards. The leader will meet the group at the start point. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £1 Start 09:45 Bicton Village Hall ( SJ449147 )

Sun 15 Mar John Garrett ( 01743 356215 / 07421 745722 ) 7 miles Moderate Circular. - walk to Bourton Church along field paths and tracks with good views of Brown Clee. Return along part of the disused Much Wenlock to railway track. Total ascent 857 feet, two unavoidable short road sections. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Much Wenlock National Trust Car Park ( SO613996 )

Tue 17 Mar John Law ( 07484 113724 / 01743 363895 ) 7.5 miles Moderate Titterstone Clee & Cleeton St Mary - An exposed walk starting at Clee Hill Viewpoint CP. Cross to and climb the Incline to the Radar Station and Giant's Chair. Descend to Cleeton St Mary and return via Magpie Hill and Shetfield. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:15 Cleehill Viewpoint Car Park ( SO594753 )

Thu Mar 19 Christine Holding ( 07908 299540 ) 4.5 miles Easy Acton Burnell - An opportunity to see the 13th C castle at Acton Burnell and the 16th C chapel at Langley.Panoramic views. Village roads, field paths and stony tracks. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Acton Burnell Castle ( SJ533019 )

Sun 22 Mar Brian Christmas ( 01743 243532 ) 7 miles Moderate The Three Woods Walk - A waymarked and published walk from the Secret Hills Discovery Centre. Some short stiff climbs but includes some excellent woodland walking around Norton camp, Stoke Wood and Sallow Coppice. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Discovery Centre at Craven Arms ( SO434825 )

Tue 24 Mar Ray Clarke ( 01743 873765 ) 7 miles Moderate A circular walk taking in , Roundton Hill and the surrounding area. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Reservoir ( SO301975 )

Thu 26 Mar David Simpson ( 01743 235635 ) 6 miles Moderate & Susan Tonge ( 07528 900554 ) Presthope - Along Wenlock Edge, down through Hughley and along Hughley Brook. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Presthope Car Park ( SO584975 )

Sun 29 Mar Graham Baker ( 01743 244922 / 07789 643965 ) 8 miles Moderate Around the Wrekin. - "No not to the top I've done that!", but Neves Castle, the Ercall and Maddocks Hill. A pleasant stroll through woods and fields with a couple of climbs. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Forest Glen Car Park ( SJ638092 )

Tues 31 Mar Sue Fisher ( 01743 358449 ) 8 miles Moderate Homer & Sheinton - A circular walk around Homer, Sheinton, Farley and Wigwig. Total ascent 1220ft. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Homer phonebox ( SJ618017 )

Thur 2 Apr Anne Suffolk ( 01952 883995 / 07903 325011 ) 5 miles Easy+ - The Honeypot Walk, varied with great heritage including the abandoned village of Darley, the Wiley Park estate and historic Broseley. Open countryside and woods with wide views on paths, tracks and quiet roads. Two stiles and two short uphill sections. Joint walk wih (TES) Group. Optional pub lunch at the end of the walk. Please let leader know if you want lunch. TES allow dogs so they may be on this walk. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:00 Broseley Library ( SJ675016 )

Sat 4 Apr Phil Barnes ( 01939 809037 / 07983 459531 ) 5.5 miles Moderate Much Wenlock to Ironbridge Bus Ramble - The from Much Wenlock to Ironbridge. Outward journey will be on Arriva 436 bus from Stand P at 9:45. Return will be Arriva bus 8. Meet 09:40 Bus Station. Start 10:20 Much Wenlock ( SO598981 )

Sun 5 Apr Jane Bright ( 01743 369928 ) 7 miles Moderate The Gutters Walk - Passing Stokesay Castle up to Clapping Wickets and along the edge of View Wood heading towards Gorst Barn. On to Brandhill Gutter then swinging northwards to Aldon Gutter passing through the hamlet of Aldon and then descending to Stoke Wood, over the railway line back to the Secret Hills Discovery Centre. The landscape is woods and pastures in unspoiled hills above the . Opportunity for cup of tea at end of walk in café. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Discovery Centre at Craven Arms ( SO434825 )

Tue 7 Apr Gill Norton ( 01743 790598 / 07729 616141 ) 8 miles Moderate Welshpool - A walk through the Parkland of Llanerchydol Estate via Glyndwr's Way and up to top of Y Golfa, where there are magnificent views. Through the Golf Course and return to Welshpool on fields and quiet lanes back through the Estate Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Raven Inn, Welshpool ( SJ217075 )

Thu 9 Apr Charles Teece ( 01743 709318 ) 6 miles Moderate Haughmond - A circular walk along the western, southern and eastern slopes of Haughmond Hill to the Criftins, then on to Hunkington and Somerwood looking north. One short climb near the start. No stiles. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £1

Sun 12 Apr John Garrett (01743 356215 / 07421 745722) 7.75 miles Moderate to Pole Bank - Through Rectory Wood and ascending Townbrook Valley to the trig point at Pole Bank. Good views of The Malverns, the Brecon Beacons and the hills to the west. The return descends quite steeply to Little Stretton with a good view of Callow Hill. Then finally back to Church Stretton.The bird carvings near The Longmynd hotel are worth a look. Total ascent 1715 feet. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Easthope Car Park, Church Stretton ( SO453936 )

Tue 14 Apr Reg Wilford ( 01743 350337 ) 8 miles Moderate Brown Clee, Abdon Burf - Starting from eastern side, a gradual rising contour to top of Shropshire's highest point. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:15 Roadside parking west of Cleobury North ( SO608872 )

Thu 16 Apr Anne Nairn ( 01743 243021 / 07367 093351 ) 6.25 miles Moderate White Grit circular - Mitchells Fold, Stapeley Hill, Gorsty Bank. Field paths and tracks. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:00 White Grit Reservoir ( SO301975 )

Sun 19 Apr Shirley Pemberton ( 01939 210601 ) 11 miles Moderate+ Wander. - From Diddlebury Village Hall the walk goes over fields and along tracks, turning left along Wenlock Edge through the woodland, then dropping down to West Hope, on to Crofton and back to Diddlebury. There are two moderate climbs. Meet 9.30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Diddlebury Village Hall ( SO508854 )

Tue 21 Apr John Law ( 07484 113724 / 01743 363895 ) 9.25 miles Moderate Tanygrisiau Beddgelert – Coach Ramble - A splendid element of the Slate Trail, full of varying landscapes – industrial, open moors, Snowdonia mountain views, valleys, lakes, tracks and lanes finishing with a rocky riverside approach to Beddgelert. Opportunity to visit Gelert’s Grave near to walk finish.Total Ascent 2000ft Booking see p 4 of the Newsletter. Meet 07:45 Harvester Car Park, Old Potts Way. Start 10:30 Car park 200m west of Tanygrisiau station ( SH680449 )

Thu 23 Apr Ray Clarke ( 01743 873765 ) 5 miles Easy Merrington Green (Walk 19) - Mainly field paths and tracks. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £1 Start 10:00 Merrington Green Car Park ( SJ464208 )

Sun 26 Apr Amanda Hartley-Newton (01743 709507/07730 875274) 8 miles Moderate Llangollen Circular - A steep climb to Castell Dinas Bran followed by a circular walk along Offa's Dyke path and the Clwydian Way past Trevor Rocks, Dinbren Isaf, Dinbren Uchaf, the Pillar of Eliseg and Valle Crucis Abbey. Stunning views throughout the walk. Car parking arrangements to be advised nearer the time. 900 ft of ascent. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:30 River Dee Bridge, Llangollen ( SJ215421 )

Tue 28 Apr Anne Nairn ( 01743 243021 / 07367 093351 ) 10 miles Moderate Bridges and the Longmynd - Starting from Bridges, taking in , Wildmoor Pool, Haddon Hill, Cardingmill Valley, Motts Road and Belmore Farm Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 The Bridges ( SO393964 )

AND Tue 28 Apr John Law ( 07484 113724 / 01743 363895 ) Downton Gorge - A further chance to enjoy one of the few remaining fragments of the ancient Royal Chase of Bringewood Walk limited to 15 and fully booked.

Wed 29 Apr Sue Roberts ( 01743 873039 ) 4.5 miles Easy & Shirley Konieczny ( 01743 873968 ) First walk of the season - A prompt start partly following walk No 1 from the 20 walks which is also named "The John Newnham Walk”. Start 19:00 Frankwell Car Park, Shrewsbury ( SJ490129 )

Thu 30 April Peter and Jeannie Greeve ( 01743 240686 ) 4.5 miles Moderate Coalbrookdale/Ironbridge - Open fields, woodland and charming 'dingles'. Refreshment stop en route. Stay on for lunch if convenient for driver. Parking fee payable. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Dale End Car Park ( SJ666037 )

Sun 3 May Simon Rexworthy ( 07548 315006 ) 9 miles Moderate The Bog Circular - A walk through pastures and forest reserve starting from The Bog along farm tracks and paths crossing from the eastern limb to the western limb of the now abandoned Shropshire lead mining district. The walk goes via Grit Hill, Grit Farm, Shelve Hill, Roman Gravels, Shelfield, Santley, Hope Bank Coppice, Buxton Wood, Round Hill, the Napp, Bog Hill Farm. 1200 ft. of climb Opportunities after the walk for tea and cakes at the Bog Field Centre. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 The Bog Car Park ( SO357978 )

Tue 5 May Peter and Jeannie Greeve ( 01743 240686 ) 8 miles Moderate Much Wenlock - Wenlock Edge to Ippikins Rock returning via Hughley and Blakeway Hollow. Includes a section of the Shropshire Way. Car Park is on the B4371 Church Stretton Road. Marked on OS map Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Much Wenlock National Trust Car Park ( SO613996 )

Wed 6 May Carol & Donata Diiasio ( 01743 365725 ) 4 miles Easy Uffington and surrounding area. - A flat easy walk through fields, paths, passing Haughmond Abbey and Sundorne Castle. Start 19:00 Uffington Village Hall ( SJ528139 )

Thu 7 May Ruth Wilford ( 01743 350337 / 07541 022331 ) 4 miles Easy Myddle (Gough Walk) - Via Witteridge and back through Newton on the Hill on footpaths, green lanes and minor roads. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Myddle Village Hall ( SJ468239 )

Sun 10 May Brian Christmas ( 01743 243532 ) 8 miles Moderate Wenlock Edge and Upper Hope Dale - The third annual spring walk of a series I've designed to incorporate portions of both Wenlock escarpments and intervening dale. Meadows, woodland and a series of gentle rises and falls. Good views and includes portions of the Shropshire Way. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3. Start 10:15 Wilderhope Manor ( SO545925 )

Tue 12 May Roger & Wendy Ford (01743 246352 / 07979 875267) 8 miles Moderate Circular walk from Wilderhope. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Wilderhope Manor ( SO545925 )

Wed 13 May David Simpson ( 01743 235635 ) 4 miles Moderate Bluebells on the Stiperstones - Through Mytton Dingle and steep climb up to Shropshire Way. Around Green Hill to viewpoint near Tankerville then on to see the bluebells in Buxton Wood Start 19:00 The Stiperstones Inn ( SJ362003 )

Thur 14 May David Simpson ( 01743 235635 ) 5 miles Moderate & Susan Tonge ( 07528 900554 ) Brockton - From the Cock Inn then on to see the bluebells and wild garlic at Beechfield Dingle, Rowley, Hampton Hayes. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 The Cock Inn, Brockton ( SJ316045 )

Sun 17 May Darren Hall ( 07837 021138 ) 9 miles Moderate+ Church Stretton to Cardington Circular - From Church Stretton via Snatchfiels, Gaerstone Ridge, over Hope Bowdler Hill, Willstone Hill and North Farm to Cardington then return via The Wilderness and option of a gentle ascent of via zig zag path. Hot or cold drinks available at Royal Oak Cardington. Walking poles and gaiters recommended. Option of Tea and cakes at Jemima's or Berry's Tearooms. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Easthope Car Park, Church Stretton ( SO453936 )

Tue 19 May Di & Gerald Higgs (01743 271138/07811974568) 9 miles Moderate Welshpool and Castle Caereinion - From Welshpool west down the valley above the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway to just before Castle Caereinion. Returning on the other side of the valley via the golf course, Y Golfa hill fort and Glyndwr's way. Good paths and tracks with 900ft of ascent. Train enthusiasts could get the train back from Castle Caereinion Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 New Road Car Park, Welshpool ( SJ226075 )

Wed 20 May Nancy & Athos Micheli ( 01743 367986 ) 3.5 miles Easy Alberbury & surrounding Area - An easy walk, mostly footpaths with 4 styles and walking through the lovely village of Alberbury Start 19:00 Windmill Inn, Rowton ( SJ369125 )

Thur 21 May Anne Nairn ( 01743 243021 / 07367 093351 ) 5.25 miles Moderate Siperstones area - From the Bog to Tankerville, round Greenhill, Shepherds Rock and back via Gatten plantation Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 The Bog Car Park ( SO357978 )

Sun 24 May Graham Baker ( 01743 244922 / 07789 643965 ) 8 miles Moderate+ Ashes Valley and the Longmynd. - A welcome reappearance to Ashes Valley and the summit of the Longmynd with a return through Carding Mill Valley. Some long steep ascents. It might take your breath away. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:15 Easthope Car Park, Church Stretton ( SO453936 )

Tue 26 May Susan Turner ( 01743 243754 / 07984 117704 ) 9.3 miles Moderate Overton Circuit, - Over forest tracks and field paths with great views of the Herefordshire Hills. Including Mary Knoll Hill, Mortimer Trail, Juniper Hill, High Vinnals and Climbing Jack Common. 2 short steep ascents Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:15 Overton Common ( SO497718 )

Wed 27 May Ray Clarke ( 01743 873765 ) 4.5 miles Easy and nearby villages - A walk through the countryside across fields, through woods and over streams passing through & Woolstaston Start 19:00 Leebotwood Village Hall ( SO476987 )

Thu 28 May John Malam ( 01743 440555 ) 5 miles Easy Shrewsbury Local - A popular local ramble from the Beaten Track incorporating part of the John Newnham walk, Shrewsbury School and the river. Riverside and other footpaths. Start 09:30 Harvester Car Park, Old Potts Way ( SJ500120 )

Sun 31 May Susan Turner (01743 243754 / 07984 117704) 12.2 miles Moderate+ Bishop's Castle circular. - An interesting walk on the Shropshire Way to Blakeridge Hill and Offa's Dyke. Return by Lower Edenhope and Reilth Top. Please note 9:15 start from the Abbey Car Park. Walk gives good veiws of border country with 621 metres (2,000ft) of ascent. Meet 09:15 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Bishops Castle Cattle Market ( SO324886 )

Tue 2 Jun Gwen Birch ( 01691 623362 / 07896 793423 ) 8 miles Moderate Whitchurch - A circular walk via Ash Magna and Brown Moss Nature Reserve returning to Whitchurch along the Shropshire Way Leader will meet walkers at Car Park Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3

Wed 3 Jun Amanda Hartley-Newton ( 01743 709507 / 07730 875274 ) 4 miles Easy Hadnall and beyond - Easy walk on part of the Shropshire Way through Hadnall, including the Moat, woodland and a return through the pretty village of Astley Start 19:00 New Inn, Hadnall ( SJ520195 )

Thu 4 Jun Kath Bristow ( 01743 270525 / 07881 941908 ) 5 miles Easy Lee Brockhurst - Country lanes, woodland tracks and meadow paths taking in the remains of a Roman road. Sandstone features and fine views. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Lee Brockhurst ( SJ548268 )

Sun 7 Jun Audrey Menhinick (01743 247404 / 07963 590641) 10 miles Moderate A Bill Hodges Library walk, Llangedwyn to Craig Orllwyn. - From the Tanat valley to the rocky ridge of Craig Orllwyn. Fine views. This library walk not walked on this programme for 25 years. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:30 Llangedwyn Car Park ( SJ185241 )

Wed 10 Jun Darren Hall ( 07837 021138 ) 3 miles Moderate + The - Walk up Batch Valley via Jonathan's Hollow, climbing on to the Long Mynd. Start 19:00 Yew Tree Inn, All Stretton ( SO459954 )

Thu 11 Jun Di Higgs ( 01743 271138 / 07811 974568 ) 5 miles Moderate Poles Coppice, Habberley - To Lordshill and on to Habberley, following footpaths through woods and open countryside, with gates offering easy access.(Walk 8) Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Pontesbury Hill Car Park ( SO393048 )

Sat 13 Jun Phil Barnes ( 01939 809037 / 07983 459531 ) 9.5 miles Moderate+ Ironbridge to Bus Ramble - Following the Severn Way from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Outward journey will be on Arriva bus 8 from Stand S at at 8:50. Return will be on Arriva bus 436. Meet 08:45 Shrewsbury Bus Station. Start 09:30 Ironbridge ( SJ672034 )

Sun 14 Jun Amanda Hartley-Newton (01743 709507 / 07730 875274) 9.5 miles Moderate Clun Circular - A fairly challenging hilly walk, including sections of the Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way, with splendid views into remote valleys. 1160 ft of ascent. Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:30 Clun Memorial Hall ( SO302811 )

Tue 16 Jun Neil Mosley ( 07852 358950 ) 8.5 miles Moderate , Priest Weston and Churchstoke. Details later Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3

Wed 17 Jun Sue Fraser ( 01743 232588 ) 3.5 miles Easy Radbrook Area - An easy walk through Shrewsbury suburbs taking in Meole Village, part of the Shropshire Way, Reabrook and Kingsland. Start 19:00 Inn on the Green ( SJ477112 )

Thu 18 Jun Teresa Carey ( 07970595087 ) 4 miles Moderate Breidden Hill near Welshpool - Walking along a track through woodland, accompanied by birdsong, up to the historic monument of Rodney's Pillar. A steepish climb and descent with great views. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 Criggion Car Park ( SJ225075 )

Sun 21 Jun John Jones ( 01743 872089 / 07860 614876 ) 7.5 miles Moderate+ & Sue Fitzmaurice ( 01743 761155 ) / 07873 145999 ) Brockton, Worthen and Hampton Hayes Ramble - Excellent views throughout walk over open fields and woodland paths. Two steep climbs Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 The Cock Inn, Brockton ( SJ316045 )

Tue 23 Jun Rob Whitehouse ( 01952 510749 ) 8 miles Moderate+ Longmynd Circular - Classic walk up Ashes Hollow to top of Longmynd at Pole Bank, return via Cardingmill Valley. Please note the path up Ashes Hollow is rocky and steep. Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £3 Start 10:15 Cunnery Road Car Park, Church Stretton ( SO449936 )

Wed 24 Jun John Jones ( 01743 872089 / 07860 614876 ) 3.5 miles Moderate & Sue Fitzmaurice ( 01743 761155 ) / 07873 145999 ) Stapeley Hill Area - Walking along grassy paths taking in Mitchells Fold Stone Circle. A drink afterwards at the Miners Arms, Priest Weston, Chirbury. Start 19:00 Mitchell's Fold Car Park ( SO302981 )

Thu 25 Jul Mick Gadd ( 01743 249975 ) 4 miles Easy+ & Al Davies ( 01743 353782 ) Wistanstow - Lanes, tracks, walking alongside the River Onny with views over Wart Hill and passing through Cheney Longville and Longville Common. 100m ascent. Meet 09:30 Harvester Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 The Plough, Wistanstow ( SO431854 )

Sun 28 Jun Amanda Hartley-Newton (01743 709507 / 07730 875274) 9 miles Moderate A Bill Hodges library walk from Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa. - This beautiful walk starts at Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa car park and follows part of Glyndwr's Way over Allt Doanog and then Ann Griffiths Way down the Vyrnwy valley to return over a series of little hills. Tea and home-made cakes will be available in Cartref tearooms after the walk - a well deserved treat! Meet 09:30 Abbey Foregate Car Park. Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:30 Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa Car Park. ( SJ081168 )

Tue 30 Jun Anne Suffolk ( 01952 883995 / 07903 325011 ) 8 miles Moderate Ironbridge, Coalport Sutton Woods and Jackfield - Old tramways, historic sites and woods, with great views across the Ironbridge Gorge and Severn Valleys and woods with great views across the Ironbridge Gorge and Severn Valley Please park at rear of pub or in small public CP in lay-by opposite (free). Meet 09:30 Meole Brace Park and Ride. Voluntary transport cost £2 Start 10:00 The Golden Ball Inn, Ironbridge ( SJ679035 )

WALKS CO-ORDINATORS

Sunday Michael Lillistone Tel: 01743 344811 Email: [email protected] Tuesday Anne Nairn Tel: 01743 243021 Mob: 07367093351 Email: [email protected] Wednesday Sue Roberts & Tel: 01743 873039 Evening Shirley Konieczny Tel: 01743 873968 Email: [email protected] Thursday Kath Bristow Tel: 01743 270525 Email: [email protected] Saturday Phil Barnes Tel: 07983 459531 Bus Rambles Email: [email protected]

CAR SHARING – In order to assist members without cars and to keep the number of cars to a minimum, the majority of walks have a local central meeting point. A voluntary contribution towards petrol costs may be offered to car drivers in accordance with the mileage shown below.

Return Mileage Contribution Return Mileage Contribution 0 – 15 £1.00 76 – 95 £5.00 16 – 35 £2.00 96 – 115 £6.00 36 – 55 £3.00 115+ £7.00 56 – 75 £4.00

Keeping Up To Date

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NOTES

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. MEMBERSHIP - Anyone is welcome on any of the Group walks. Membership of the Ramblers’ Association is not essential but regular walkers would be expected to join the Association. Membership application forms are available from the Membership Secretary. It is helpful to the Group if all new members would quote “SHREWSBURY” as the preferred Group on Membership application forms. It should also be quoted when renewing your annual membership as our funding is based on these numbers.

2. RAIL RAMBLES - For details of a 6 monthly programme of short and long distance walks starting and finishing with a rail journey from Shrewsbury station go to www.railrambles.org. Hard copies of the programme may be available at Shrewsbury station or at the TIC in the Music Hall.

3. DOGS - Registered Assistance Dogs Only.

4. DISCOUNTS are available on production of your RA membership card from Cotswold, Pride Hill (see their advert on back page), Millets, Rohan and Go Outdoors as well as Ramblers holidays and Cicerone books. Make use of these establishments and save your membership fee! NOTE: Discounts shown in the Shrewsbury and Mid Shropshire Programme are wholly at the discretion of the retailer and are not an entitlement to RA members.

5. UNDER 30’s WALKING GROUP - Details of walks for this group can be found at : www.syr.org.uk

6. PACE OF WALKS - Members can assist the Leader who has the responsibility of setting the pace to suit all walkers, by not getting ahead of the Leader or by unnecessarily lengthening the “tail”. Slower walkers should be able to maintain a comfortable pace.

7. REPORTING INCIDENTS – Any accident or incident when on a walk should be reported to Sue Turner (01743 243754 or [email protected]) and a Ramblers Incident Report Form completed.

8. MINORS and VULNERABLE ADULTS - Young people under 18 and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult if they wish to join a group walk.

Footnote Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and we all need to exercise a degree of individual responsibility in order to minimise the potential for accidents.