Whilst we have reintroduced our Walk Programme, a programme of walks observing social distancing and other advisory guidelines, see Advice to Walkers, there are still changes which may affect the continuing programmes. Please check the website before the walk to ensure that no last minute changes have been necessary. Times of Departure and Return are train times from and to  Shrewsbury Rail Station, walks start 5 minutes after arrival at destination station.

2023 Programme

15th July
Much Wenlock to Church Stretton via Wenlock Edge, Shropshire Way, Jack Mytton Way
15 miles    Energetic
Departs:    436 Bus Stand R  08.45                 Returns:  17.08
Leaders: Lorraine & Phil

22nd July
This walk is now cancelled due to train problems
Coedpoeth to Llangollen via Clywedog Trail, Clwydian Way (Bus from Wrexham to Coedpoeth £4 inc return from Llangollen bus)
12 miles    Strenuous
Departs:    to Wrexham Central                Returns:  Ruabon
Leaders: Dennis & Alan

29th July
Welshpool Circular via Frochas, Trefnant, and Castle Caereinion
12 miles    Energetic
Departs:    09.30                 Returns:   16.55
Leaders: Brian & Phil

5th August
Church Stretton Circular via Caer Caradoc, Penkridge Hall, Leebotwood, Picklescott, Betchcott Hills, Carding Mill
14.5 miles    Energetic
Departs:   08.44                   Returns:  15.41
Leaders: Stephen & Martin

12th August
Morfa Mawddach to Fairbourne via via Arthog, Cregennan, Cambrian Way, Craig-y-llyn, CyfanneddFawr
10 miles    Energetic
Departs:   07.27                   Returns:  17.04
Leaders: Iain & Phil

19th August
Bridgenorth to Codsall via High Rock, Rindleford, Wyken, Worfield, Chesterton, Rudge, Great Moor, Wrottersley
16.5 miles    Energetic
Departs:   436 Bus 08.45                   Returns:  17.23
Leaders: Alan & Mick

26th August
Llangollen Circular via Valle Crucis, Ty Newydd, Eglwseg Mountain, Geurfon
14 miles    Energetic
Departs: 08.25, then T3 09.18  Returns:  T3/5 Bus 17.13 to Ruabon for 17.51 train
Leaders: Brian & Jane & Dennis

2nd September
A Knighton Circular Walk will be put in place should there be any Rail Disruption on the day.
Llanbister Road to Knighton via Stage 3 HoW line
14 miles    Energetic
Departs:    08.55                  Returns:  17.40
Leaders: Anne & Kiaran

9th September
Shifnal Circular via Grindle, Badger Dingle, Snowdon, Ryton
17 miles   Energetic
Departs:  08.40                    Returns:  16.36
Leaders: Phil & John

10th September – Sunday
Memorial Walk for Chris, CJ
Chirk Circular via Bronygarth, Offa’s Dyke Path, Craignant, Fronheulog and Quinta
8 miles   Moderate
Departs:  10.16 Walk starts 10.45      Returns:  16.05
Leaders: Oswestry Ramblers

16th September
Craven Arms Circular via Marches Way, Upper Westhope, Hillend Farm, Callow Hill, Lower Dinchope
12 miles    Energetic
Departs:  08.25  Replacement Bus ( to arrive same time as original train journey approx)                 Returns:  Bus 15.20 or 16.20
Leaders: Anne & Dennis

20th September
Shropshire Way Festival Walk
Please see Weekday Walk Section for details

23rd September
Bucknell to Craven Arms via Leintwardine, Shelderton Hill, Brandhill, Clapping Wicket
11 miles    Energetic
Departs: 08.56                     Returns:  17.00
Leaders: John & Lesley

30th September
Welshpool Circular via Hope,Offas Dyke path,Beacon Ring,Walton Hill,Fir House,Church House,Offas Dyke path, The White House.
12 miles    Strenuous
Departs:  09.30                    Returns:  16.56
Leaders: Martin & Dennis

7th October
Bridgenorth Circular via Queen’s Parlour & Stanmore Country Park, Dudmaston NT, River Bank
13 miles    Energetic
Departs: 436Bus @08.45, arrives 09.45 by Sainsbury
Returns:  436 Bus 15.45
Leaders: Pat & Mike

14th October
Pulverbatch to Church Stretton via Golden Valley
14 miles    Strenuous
Departs: Bus 546 Stand C, 10.05                     Returns:  17.35
Leaders: Lorraine & Stephen

21st October
There are serious floods in the Ludlow area, Beware if driving
Ludlow Circular via Ashford Carbonel, Caynham, Snitton, Gallows Bank
11 miles   Moderate
Departs: 08.44                     Returns:  16.21
Leaders: Sheena & Phil

28th October
Machynlleth Circular via Mynydd Bach, Bwlch y Groesen, Cefn Modfedd
13 miles    Energetic
Departs: 07.27                     Returns:  16.08
Leaders: Mick & Dennis

4th November
Church Stretton Circular via Motts Road, Wild Moor, Ratlinghope, Betchcott Hill, Portway, Golf Course
11 miles    Energetic
Departs: 08.44                     Returns:  15.41
Leaders: Martin & Dennis

11th November
Newtown Circular via Abermule, Dolforwyn Castle
12 miles    Energetic
Departs:  09.30                   Returns:  16.42
Leaders: Dennis & Alan

18th November
Bucknell to Craven Arms via Anne’s Walk
14 miles    Energetic with several steep ascents
Departs:  08.56                    Returns:  17.00
Leaders: John & Anne

25th November
Craven Arms to Church Stretton via Berrymill Wood, Wolverton, Henley, Acton Scott, Ragleth Hill
13 miles    Energetic
Departs: 08.44                     Returns:  17.08
Leaders: Sheena & Andrew

2nd December
Chirk Circular via Caeaugwynion, Offas Dyke Path, Pen-y-Craig, Croes yr Esgob, Llangollen canal
14 miles    Energetic
Departs: 08.25                     Returns:   16.42
Leaders: Jane & Iain

9th December
Christmas Dinner Walk
Codsall Circular via Great Moor, Norton Hill, Kingswood, Oaken
8 miles    Energetic
Departs: 08.40                      Returns:  17.23
Leaders: Kiaran & Pat

16th December
Change of walk due to River levels
Much Wenlock Circular via Ironbridge
13 miles    Energetic
Departs: 436 Bus 08.45 Stand P arrive New Road opp toilets 09.32                Returns:  436 Bus 15.59
Leaders: Alan & Claudette

23rd December
Craven Arms Circular via Hopesay Hill, Kempton, Short Wood, Basford Bank, Upper Carwood, Middle Carwood, Onny Trail.
13 miles    Energetic
Departs:  08.44                    Returns:  15.31
Leaders: Mick & Martin

30th December
Shrewsbury Circular via Rea Brook, Meole Brace, Bayston Hill
9.5 miles    Energetic
Departs: Shrewsbury Rail Station Entrance 09.30    Returns: Shrewsbury Rail Station
Leaders: Mike & Phil

2024 Programme

6th January
Craven Arms Circular via Kempton
12 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.44
Returns:15.31
Leaders : Anne & Kiaran

13th January
Pontesbury to Church Stretton via Madox’s Coppice, Blakemore Gate, Near Gatten Lower, Middle & Upper Darnford and Golf Course
15 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.35 Bus 552 from Shrewsbury Bus Station, Stand N  Returns:17.34
Leaders : Mick & Tabitha

20th January
Church Stretton Circular via Townbrook,Adstone,Bridges,Motts Road
12 miles   Energetic
Departs: 08.44    Returns:15.40
Leaders : John & Mike

27th January
Broome to Craven Arms via Leintwardine,Stokesay
12 miles   Strenuous
Departs:  08.56  Returns:  16.59
Leaders : Martin & Phil

3rd February
 Ludlow Circular via  Mary Knoll House, New House, Burrington, Elton Hall, High Vinalls/Climbing Jack, Huckbarn, Overton Road.
14.5 miles   Energetic
Departs:  08.44,    Returns: 16.21
Leaders : Audrey & Sheena

10th February
Ironbridge to Wellington via Coalbrookdale,The Ropewalk,The Moors Farm,Little Wenlock,Wrekin,Golf Course
11.5 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.47 Bus 96 Stand S     Returns: 16.06
Leaders : Martin & Claudette

17th February
Ludlow Circular via Mary Knoll House,Burrington,Castle Bridge,Bromfield
12 miles   Energetic
Departs: 08.44    Returns:15.22
Leaders : Mike & Andrew

24th February
Shifnal to Ironbridge via Monarch’s Way
12 miles   Strenuous
Departs: Replacement Bus at Rail Station 09.00 arrives 10.00  Returns:15.49
Leaders : Claudette & Mark N

2nd March
Macclesfield to Wilmslow via Bollin Valley Way,Kerridge,Teggs Nose
15 miles   Energetic
Departs: 07.49 Book train to Wilmslow, bus to Macc.   Returns:17.47
Leaders : Iain & Dennis

9th March
Hope Valley to Church Stretton via Drury Lane Farm,Snailbeach, Green Hill, Rattlinghope, Cardingmill Valley
12.5 miles   Strenuous
Departs: Bus Station 10.05, 553 Stand N   Returns:17.35
Leaders : Debs & Brian

16th March
Codsall Circular via Boscobel House, White Ladies and Albrighton
16 miles  Very energetic
Departs: 08.00 Rail replacement bus arrives 09.23
Returns: 16.28
Leaders : Anne & Alan

23rd March
Chirk to Llanarmon DC
13 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.25    Returns: Bus 16.43 for train at Chirk 17.59
Leaders : Mick & Phil

30th March
 Craven Arms Circular via Marches Way,Upper Westhope,Hillend Farm,Callow Hill,Lower Dinchope
12 miles   Energetic
Departs: 08.44   Returns:15.31
Leaders : Alan & Mark P

6th April
Machynlleth to Tywyn via Moel y Geifr, Tarren Ridge,Briach y Rhiw,Bryn y Castell OR a low level route depending upon weather, via Pennal, Plas Talgarth, Pant yr on, Nant Braich-y-rhiw, Rhyd-yr-onen
15 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 07.27    Returns:17.27
Leaders : Iain & Sheena

13th April
Broome Circular via Purslow, Clunton, Bury Ditches, Kempton 
14 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.56    Returns:17.55
Leaders : Anne & Kiaran

20th April
Newtown Circular via Lluest, Rhydygro,Plas Gregynog, Garth Hill
12 miles   
Departs: 09.30    Returns:16.42
Leaders : Anne & Dennis/Alan

27th April
Abergavenny Circular via Llangenny,Llanbedr,Sugar Loaf
12 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.44
Returns: 16.27
Leaders : Dennis, Alan & Mark

4th May
Church Stretton Circular via Caer Caradoc,Lawley,Enchmarsh,Willstone Hill,Hope Bowdler
13 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.44    Returns:17.08
Leaders : Martin & Lorraine

11th May
Welshpool Circular via Gungrog Fawr,Tirymynach,Gaer Fawr Hill
14 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 09.30   Returns: 16.56
Leaders : Stephen & Mark P

18th May
Gobowen to Chirk via Brogyntyn,Offas Dyke Path
11 miles   Strenuous
Departs:  08.25
Returns: 16.05
Leaders : Dennis & Jane

25th May
Llandrindod Wells Circular via Glencoe, Upper Cwmbrith, Pawl-hir, Carregwiber, Bank House 
11 miles   Strenuous
Departs:  08.56
Returns:  17.02
Leaders : Phil & Martin

1st June
Caersws to Newtown via Moat Lane,Giants Grave,Hafod,Mochdre,River Severn
11 miles   
Departs: 09.30    Returns:16.42
Leaders : Anne & Kiaran

8th June
Bridgnorth Circular via Bridgnorth then via Rindleford, Stableford, Chesterton, Rudge Heath, Hilton and Barnsley
14 miles   Strenuous
Departs: Bus Station 08.45 436 Stand P   Returns: Bus 436 16.51
Leaders : Pat & Anne

15th June
Barmouth to Tywyn via Welsh Coast Path
16 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 07.27    Returns:17.27
Leaders : Iain & Dennis

22nd June
Leominster Circular via Widgoon Hill,Slaughter Castle,Bache Camp,Brook Farm/Cogall Brook
9 miles   Strenuous
Departs: 08.44
Returns:15.11
Leaders : Audrey & Martin

29th June
Llangollen to Acrefair via Geufron, Bryn Hyfryd, Tan y Fron,Dergoed,Cae’r Hafod,Craig Moch,Ruabon Mountain,Pen-y-Bryn,The Darkie
12.5 miles   Energetic
Departs: 08.25 to Ruabon, T3 bus 09.18   Returns: Acrefair 15.54 No;5 bus to Ruabon for 16.36 train
Leaders : Jane & Dennis

6th July
Dolau Circular via Old Hall, Radnor Forest, Water-Break-its-neck
12 miles    Energetic
Departs:  08.56      Returns:  17.14
Leaders: Andrew & Anne

Railrambles Cymru accept responsibility for the planning and leadership of our programmed walks. We are a company of volunteers who walk for pleasure. All walkers take part at their own risk. This company makes no requirement of membership or payment from participants. Rail Rambles Cymru cannot accept liability for any accidental injury sustained by walkers. Please read our ‘Advice for Walkers