Long distance routes

The Shropshire Way
Devised by the Ramblers Association, The Shropshire Way is a 136 mile long circular walking trail which starts in North Shropshire and makes it’s way down and through the countryside and towns of Shropshire. The route takes you through some of the most scenic and historic sites in the County.
The Southern sections of the route have recently been totally upgraded with new sections added and some existing routes amended. It no longer follows exactly the route shown on the OS maps. For more details and maps see www.shropshireway.com.

Jack Mytton Way
Shropshire's long distance bridleway (for use by those on foot, bicycle and horseback), over 70 miles of rural bridleways and quiet country lanes this trail takes you through some of Shropshire's most beautiful and unspoilt countryside. Compiled in conjunction with the British Horse Society. Funding in 2003/04 allowed the development of a 25 mile link through some of the lesser known parts of South Shropshire, rejoining the linear route near Church Stretton.
The JMW logo (horse and horseshoe) denotes the route and it is shown on Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps.

Offa’s Dyke National Trail
A national promoted long distance walking trail, 177 miles long passing through England and Wales. The route follows the Offa's Dyke, a recognised ancient monument built by Offa, King of Mercia (757 - 796 AD) which formed the boundary between England and Wales.
The route has a national logo which is an acorn and the route is shown on Ordnance Survey Maps.

Severn Way
This is a linear footpath tracing the source of the Severn River from Plynlimon in Wales to the sea, a walking distance of around 338km ( 210 miles).
The route was devised by the Environment Agency and is denoted by the trow (boat) logo and is shown on Ordnance Survey maps.

Simon Evans Way
Celebrating Shropshire's postman-writer Simon Evans, this long distance circular route from Cleobury Mortimer to Stottesden takes in some of the lesser known but inspirational landscapes of the south Shropshire countryside.
Following the Rea Valley the route is detailed in a full colour publication produced by the Cleobury Mortimer Footpaths Association.

Kerry Ridgeway
The Kerry Ridgeway is a linear route which in the main follows either roads, UCR’s or Byways from Bishop’s Castle running along the border and into Wales. The route is available for those on foot, bicycle and horseback.

The Wats Dyke Way
Wats Dyke long distance walking route runs from llanymynech to Erbistock and beyond, north to Holywell, following tracks, lanes and public rights of way.

The Monarchs Way
The Monarchs Way is a long distance route, with a circular route in Shropshire, to the east of Telford.

The Maelor Way
Running across northwest Shropshire, the Maelor Way offers links to many other strategic long distance routes within the Shropshire/Wales borderlands.

The Geopark Way
Winding its way from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, to Gloucester, the Geopark Way trail passes through delightful countryside as it explores 700 million years of Earth’s history.

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