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9 Hiking Trails in Shropshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, RSPB Lake Vyrnwy, Severn River, Corndon Hill, The Wrekin, Haughmond Hill, Comer Woods, Rectory Wood & Field, The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk.
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1. Offa's Dyke Path National Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
This 177-mile long trail runs from Sedbury to Prestatyn, mostly through Wales.
Reviewed By 350dwainl - Leominster, United Kingdom
On October 10th 2019 to October 20th 2019, a group of 3 veterans and a wife to a veteran (suffering with PTSD) 2 women 2 men set out from Prestatyn using just a small little book map and a compass, on a typical Welsh morning (chilly but sunnyish) at 0930 on a charity walk for the FIRST LIGHT TRUST raising awareness for HOMELESS VETERANS and PTSD. At the time of the walk I was also homeless and still struggling with PTSD. During the whole experience along the route we seen some truly amazing views and sights and met some very nice, kind and friendly people. 1 very kind and helpful family actually let us set up camp in there back garden for the night and also charged our phones and gave us the use of a proper toilet ????. We completed the route in 10 days, sleeping in tents to show the hardship and suffering our veterans are going through. The weather was pretty grim at night lots of rain (time of the year) and some days. It's a fantastic challenge and I'll be truthful it's not an easy route but with the right attitude and DETERMINATION (THERE'S A LOT OF UP'S AND DOWNS) and some good navigation skills as some of the route is not very well sign posted or maintained. We also noticed some farmers have knocked down sign posts to stop people going across their fields. Some farmers have actually made footpaths across their fields so you can stick to the route. The joy and feeling we all had and felt completing the route was a massive achievement and fantastic effort by our little 4 man team and our support man transporting our tents to each night's stop and doing brew duty. I would definitely recommend the route but I think it's a good idea to plan the route for the warmer months of the year because of 2 reason's: (1) we only had 8 hours of daylight to cover 17.5 miles and with some of the terrain we experienced and climbs and decents made covering ground a bit tricky. (2) Due to the time of year and the weather making everything soaked it made drying our tents virtually impossible (we wanted that anyway to raise awareness for our cause) and it's not pleasant at times. But if your slightly hard-core and like a challenge take it on you will not be disappointed
2. RSPB Lake Vyrnwy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Our visitors' centre and gift shop are the ideal places to start your visit. Join a trail through the woodland and birds are soon all around you. You can see and hear pied flycatchers and redstarts, while dippers nest by the lake, and above you ravens, buzzards and peregrines soar in the skies. There's plenty for children including nestbox and animal trails, and a wild playground.
Reviewed By CUMBRIAVIEW - Conwy, United Kingdom
It is lovely area to visit with plenty of walking and cycling tracks in an area which has outstanding beauty mixed with the marvels of engineering which are a necessity. There is quite a lot to see here so allow a few hours and don't forget to visit the cafe and the visitor centre
3. Severn River
4. Corndon Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. The Wrekin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 604 reviews
Reviewed By ckn0206
I went up, down and around the Wrekin. It was half term and the on road parking was pretty much gone before 10am although the car park had lots of space. I kept to the main path to the summit. It was on this path I saw most people. At the trig point at the top most people seemed to turn around and descend the same way. I went over the top to pick up a permitted path and return to the car park along the side of the hill. The path down is steep be aware. The permitted path through the woods is lovely and apart from a couple of cyclists (these are not permitted ????) who thought I should have gotten out of their way, it was a wholly enjoyable experience. It was about 4 miles and just over 2 hours
6. Haughmond Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Follow the trails out to the front of the hill for commanding views across the River Severn and Shrewsbury to the South Shropshire and Welsh hills beyond. Opening Times: The car park is open 6am to 6pm 1st November-28th February. 6am - 8:30pm 1st March - 31st October. Parking Parking charges are now enforced. Parking charges are 0-2 hours £1 All day £2 Minibus £4 Discovery Pass Discovery Passes for this site are available from the cafe. The pass costs £30.
Reviewed By shampoo53
Nice place close to Shrewsbury. £2 car parking all day. Many benches and picnic benches close to the parking area. On site cafe very helpful with change for the car parking machine. Car park is close to quarry - don't be put off by this! Well marked trails with a well maintained inner track and offshoot paths. Great views and a pleasent way to spend 2+ hours
7. Comer Woods
8. Rectory Wood & Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
A nature park featuring multiple trails, a waterfall, historic ruins, picnic benches and parking.
Reviewed By urbanraccoon - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Such an awesome place, lots of different paths for you to explore and some amazing scenery, always something different to see, very hilly so good for some cardio
9. The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Trufflesnuffler - Telford, United Kingdom
A booklet can be obtained from the local tourist office to guide you on a walk around the centre of Shrewsbury pinpointing the sites that Darwin would have known in his childhood. You can do as much or as little as you wish depending on how energetic you feel.
