Distance: 16 miles (25.7 km)
Ascent: 513 metres
Grade: 58 (
Challenging)
Allow: 7h 15m to 12h
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
Along the picturesque River Severn to Much Wenlock, returning through Shropshire countryside.
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Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Ascent: 76 metres
Grade: 19 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
This walk passes through lovely countryside and highlights the industrial history of the area.
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Distance: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent: 191 metres
Grade: 36 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h 30m
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
A lovely walk crossing the River Severn to Broseley and returning through a nature reserve.
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Distance: 10.3 miles (16.6 km)
Ascent: 640 metres
Grade: 49 (
Moderate)
Allow: 5h 15m to 8h 15m
Start: YHA Clun Mill
Region: West Midlands
A hilly route through rural Shropshire’s fields and woodland.
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Ascent: 17 metres
Grade: 37 (
Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
A walk into Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy the River Avon, Shakespeare attractions and the historic town.
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Distance: 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ascent: 98 metres
Grade: 36 (
Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
A walk to the Welcombe Hills Obelisk, providing views across Warwickshire.
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Distance: 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Ascent: 8 metres
Grade: 13 (
Easy)
Allow: 45m to 1h 30m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
A lovely short walk to the River Avon and around the village of Alveston.
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Distance: 6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Ascent: 218 metres
Grade: 32 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h 30m
Start: YHA Wye Valley
Region: West Midlands
A lovely walk to take in the view from Coppet Hill, then on to Goodrich Castle and returning along the River Wye.
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Distance: 14.4 miles (23.2 km)
Ascent: 433 metres
Grade: 56 (
Challenging)
Allow: 6h 30m to 10h 45m
Start: YHA Wye Valley
Region: West Midlands
A long riverside walk, crossing the rope bridge at Biblins and back through the forest.
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Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Ascent: 52 metres
Grade: 20 (
Easy)
Allow: 2h to 3h 30m
Start: YHA Wye Valley
Region: West Midlands
The route passes through the Wye Valley alongside the River Wye and provides a great view of Symonds Yat Rock.
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