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.
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:
SPRING
A sea of bluebells in Sallow Coppice & Clun
A riot of rhododendrons in Burwarton, on the eastern slopes of Brown Clee Hill
Ellesmere: a springtime walk with the chance of seeing herons nesting on Moscow Island
SUMMER
Take in magnificent views from Ragleth Hill
Titterstone Clee Hill: an Iron Age hillfort, a frozen-in-time village & one of the best views in England
A must-do walk at Stiperstones when the heather is in full bloom
AUTUMN
Collecting sweet chestnuts on an atmospheric walk in Comer Woods
Foraging for fungi & wildlife-spotting at Whixall Moss
Blazing autumn colours on a walk among the 300-year-old beech trees of Lydham
WINTER
Cound: woodland, fields & a valley carpeted with snowdrops
A waterside walk on the Severn Way, taking in wildfowl at Chelmarsh Reservoir
Weston Rhyn: check out formidable Chirk Castle & cross the border into Wales
WHY 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 walking
A WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season, with specific places that shine at certain times in the calendar
ALL 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 nearby
EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way
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Full colour sketch maps and photographs throughout.
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Höhe: 107 mm
Breite: 148 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-84674-397-9 (9781846743979)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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.
Contents
SPRING
1. 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)
SUMMER
6 Whitchurch (5 miles)
7 Ragleth Hill (41/2 miles)
8 Merrington (51/2 miles)
9 Titterstone Clee (51/2 miles)
10 Stiperstones (51/2 miles)
AUTUMN
11 Comer Wood (41/2 miles)
12 Whixall Moss (51/2 miles)
13 Lydham (7 miles)
14 Moreton Corbet (3, 31/2 or 8 miles)
15 Lilleshall Abbey (51/2 miles)
WINTER
16 Hampton (51/2 miles)
17 Weston Rhyn (21/2, 31/2 or 6 miles)
18 Shrewsbury (41/2 miles)
19 Cound (31/2 miles)
20 Nesscliffe (5 miles)
