This guide contains 20 circular walks in Shropshire, covering the very best of the county's wide-ranging landscape, from high up on the Shropshire Hills down to glorious woodland and wildlife-rich mosses; through historical towns and villages and along meandering waterways.
FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand NewThis guide contains 20 circular walks in Shropshire, covering the very best of the county's wide-ranging landscape, from high up on the Shropshire Hills down to glorious woodland and wildlife-rich mosses; through historical towns and villages and along meandering waterways.There are recommendations for spring, summer, autumn and winter walks - including the best places to see bluebells in spring or wildflowers in summer, where best to appreciate autumn colours, and the perfect views for those crisp and clear winter days. The routes range from 21/2 to 8 miles.SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:SPRINGA sea of bluebells in Sallow Coppice & ClunA riot of rhododendrons in Burwarton, on the eastern slopes of Brown Clee HillEllesmere: a springtime walk with the chance of seeing herons nesting on Moscow IslandSUMMERTake in magnificent views from Ragleth HillTitterstone Clee Hill: an Iron Age hillfort, a frozen-in-time village & one of the best views in EnglandA must-do walk at Stiperstones when the heather is in full bloomAUTUMNCollecting sweet chestnuts on an atmospheric walk in Comer WoodsForaging for fungi & wildlife-spotting at Whixall MossBlazing autumn colours on a walk among the 300-year-old beech trees of LydhamWINTERCound: woodland, fields & a valley carpeted with snowdropsA waterside walk on the Severn Way, taking in wildfowl at Chelmarsh ReservoirWeston Rhyn: check out formidable Chirk Castle & cross the border into WalesWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - 20 circular Shropshire walking routes varying in length & difficulty, covering the hidden gems, must-see landmarks & noted beauty spots that make this such a special county for walkingA WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season, with specific places that shine at certain times in the calendarALL THE INFO YOU'LL NEED - All of these Shropshire walks include parking info & how to get there, recommended local pubs & cafes, points of interest along the way & other places to visit nearbyEASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way
Judy Smith is a keen walker. She is the author of a number of successful walking books including Kiddiwalks in Shropshire and Cheshire - A Dog Walker's Guide.
ContentsSPRING1.Earl's Hill (5 miles)2.Craven Arms (41/2 miles)3.Ellesmere (8 miles)4.Burwarton (21/2 or 51/2 miles)5.Clun (6 miles)SUMMER6Whitchurch (5 miles)7Ragleth Hill (41/2 miles)8Merrington (51/2 miles)9Titterstone Clee (51/2 miles)10Stiperstones (51/2 miles)AUTUMN11Comer Wood (41/2 miles)12Whixall Moss (51/2 miles)13Lydham (7 miles)14Moreton Corbet (3, 31/2 or 8 miles)15Lilleshall Abbey (51/2 miles)WINTER16Hampton (51/2 miles)17Weston Rhyn (21/2, 31/2 or 6 miles)18Shrewsbury (41/2 miles)19Cound (31/2 miles)20Nesscliffe (5 miles)
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