Highlights of the Shropshire Way - Short Break

Walking information

Walks on this holiday are on village streets, country lanes, farm tracks and rural paths. Walking boots are essential. Walking poles are recommended.

Day 1: Arrive in Ludlow

Arrive into Ludlow for your four night break and make your way to the guest house.
You stay at the Mount Guest House, Ludlow (breakfast included)

Day 2: LUDLOW TO WHEATHILL (17km/10.6mi)

Today's walk takes you to some of the highest hills in Shropshire. Leaving Ludlow, you once again follow the riverside trail, passing the well-preserved Iron Age hillfort Caynham Camp. The path begins to climb, initially through pastures before joining up with an old rail track, a remnant of old quarry workings. Eventually this brings you to the summit of Titterstone Clee, topped with rocks known as the Giant's Chair. Enjoy splendid views of the surrounding agricultural landscapes as you descend towards Wheathill. Transfer back to your accommodation in Ludlow.
You stay at the Mount Guest House, Ludlow (breakfast included)

Day 3: WHEATHILL TO WILDERHOPE MANOR (17km/10.6mi)

After breakfast, transfer back to the start of today's walk at Wheathill. Today, you take on Shropshire's highest hill, Brown Clee. Consisting of two peaks, Clee Burf and Abdon Burf, both of which were sites of Iron Age forts. The route ascends to Clee Burf continuing to the Col at Five Springs before ascending further to Abdon Burf. Enjoy views westwards across the Shropshire Hills including Wenlock Edge, Long Mynd, Stiperstones and beyond into Wales. As you descend Brown Clee towards the Corve Dale valley you will discover a contrasting landscape of verdant pastures. Wind your way to the 16th century Elizabethan Wilderhope Manor. Transfer to your accommodation in Ironbridge.
You stay at The White Hart, Ironbridge (breakfast included)

Day 4: WILDERHOPE MANOR TO IRONBRIDGE (20km/12.4mi)

After breakfast, transfer back to the start of today's walk at Wilderhope Manor. Today's walk follows Wenlock Edge; a limestone escarpment formed over 400 million years ago, featuring a mix of flower rich grasslands and ancient woodland. At Major's Leap, you will discover fine views across the Stretton Hills. The market town of Much Wenlock is well worth exploring, with its dramatic priory ruins and a museum telling the story of its links with the first modern Olympic Games. Meander through Benthall Edge wood before descending into Ironbridge Gorge, following the River Severn. Enter the town across the famous iron bridge.
You stay at The White Hart, Ironbridge (breakfast included)

Day 5: Departure from Ironbridge

After a hearty breakfast, depart your guest house for your journey home, or stay on for a couple of extra days at leisure.