A fantastic way to see all the best sites in Shropshire.
The walk starts at Church Stretton, crossing the Long Mynd and dropping
down to the River Onny at Bridges. The next day cross the Stiperstones and
onto BishopÕs Castle. Follow a medieval droversÕ road and a superb section
of OffaÕs Dyke to Clun - the perfect border village, with two pubs, a
castle & a teashop. From Clun you walk over the Iron Age hill fort of
Bury Ditches down to one of Britain's most beautiful castles at Stokesay.
Your last day of your holiday follows the River Onny to finish in the
medieval town of Ludlow.
Ludlow has lots of very good restaurants (two with
Michelin stars), and a very dramatic castle – its the ideal place to
spend your last night and celebrate the end of the walk.
Walk Description. Easy to moderate walking. With some
steeper sections across the Long Mynd and OffaÕs Dyke. The Shropshire Way
has been upgraded over the last two years and now runs along the same route
as Wild EdricÕs Way. The Trail is well signposted and kept in good
condition throughout the year. Total 49 miles/ 79km.
Day 1. Church Stretton to Bridges. 6 miles/ 10km.
You are taken to Church Stretton to start the walk. Church
Stretton is a quiet town at the foot of the Long Mynd. You walk up
the National TrustÔs Carding Mill valley and over the Long Mynd. At
the top is the ancient Portway - a trading route that has been in use for
over 4000 years. You drop down to Bridges & the welcome sight of the
Bridges Inn, where you are collected & taken to BishopÕs Castle. A
great place to stay, a traditional border market town, with plenty of
pubs, cafes & two breweries. Staying at guesthouse accommodation.
Day 2. Bridges to Bishops Castle. 12 miles/ 19km.
Return to Bridges. Today's walk, takes you across the dramatic rocks of
the Stiperstones, including the Devils Chair. Then down into the Onny
and Camlad valleys to BishopÕs Castle, for your second night's stay in
BishopÕs Castle.
Day 3. Bishops Castle to Clun. 11 miles/ 18km. Follow
the ancient track ways of the Kerry Ridgeway and OffaÕs Dyke, until you
descend into the Clun Valley. Staying overnight in Clun, the perfect border
village, with two pubs, a castle & a teashop. Staying at guesthouse
accommodation.
Day 4. Clun to Stokesay. 11 miles/ 18km. From Clun,
you go through woodland and forest to the Iron Age hill fort at Bury
Ditches, then on to one of Britain's most beautiful castles at Stokesay.
Stokesay Castle, managed by English Heritage, is a fortified medieval manor
dating back to the 11th century. The castle also has a great tearoom to
finish the day. Staying at guesthouse accommodation.
Day 5. Stokesay to Ludlow. 9 miles/ 14km. Your last
walking day. You follow the river Onny & Teme south to Ludlow,
through pastureland, woodland and a grand country estate. Ludlow is a
medieval fortified town with a magnificent Norman castle. Staying in a
unique local guesthouse in the historic centre of Ludlow.
Day 6. Ludlow to Petchfield Farm. Time to explore
Ludlow. We arrange to pick you up at a time convenient to you &
take you back to Petchfield Farm to collect your car & luggage.
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