Please click here for a printable copy of our full programme from July to December 2024. (However, this may not show changes to walks that have been made subsequently, we would always advise checking back on this page for updates.)
If you have not been out with us before please click on this link ‘Walking with Rail Rambles’ which will give you lots of important information including how our walks graded, as well as advice on travel, clothing, refreshments etc.
Note – please check outward and inward train times as these are subject to change, particularly in light of planned industrial action and/or unforeseen maintenance work. (You can find information on the National Rail website.) We are also pleased to announce that we have set up a Whatsapp group, to send out alerts on the day of our walks if any last minute changes are necessary. If you would like to be included please send your mobile number to info@railrambles.org
Possible Train Timetable changes in December, please check your train times on line
Saturday 27 July
Yorton Circular (CHANGED) via Sansaw, Grinshill, Corbet Wood and Clive. (7 miles moderate.) Leaders Clare Gathercole, Liz Wright. Depart Shrewsbury 10.19. Return Yorton 16.00.
Saturday 3 August
Llandrindod Wells Circular via Upper Llanoley, Shaky Bridge, Cefnllys Church, Shaky Bridge, Carregwiber, Llwynceubren and The Lake. (8 miles moderate). Leaders John Mattocks, Diane Hambleton. Depart Shrewsbury 08.56. Return Llandrindod 17.02.
Saturday 10 August
Delamere Circular using the Whitegate Way and Delamere Way via Oakmere, Cuddington and Norley. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Bob Owen, Peter Hollinrake. Depart Shrewsbury 09.27. Arr Chester 10.20. Dep Chester 10.56. Arr Delamere 11.13. Return Dep Delamere 16.21. Arr Chester 16.37. Dep Chester 17.30. Arr Shrewsbury 18.23.
Book Delamere return
Wednesday 14 August
Abergavenny circular via Twyn-yr-Allt, The Crown at Pantygelli and Llantillio Pertholey (8½miles moderate + 1 long steep climb). Leaders Mike Ledlie, Les Lumsdon. Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Abergavenny 17.00. or 17.27.
Saturday 17 August
Llangynllo to Knighton via Upper Cefn-suran and Little Cwm-gilla following Glyndwr’s Way. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Bob Owen. Depart Shrewsbury 08.56. Return Knighton 17.40.
Book Llangynllo return
Saturday 24 August
Gobowen Circular via the Llangollen canal, Weston Rhyn. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Willday, Linda Hollins. Depart Shrewsbury 09.27. Return Gobowen 16.10.
Saturday 31 August
Bilbrook to Codsall via Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve, Old Hattons, Long Birch Farm, Codsall Wood, Monarch’s Way to Oaken. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Diane Hambleton, Peter Jones. Depart Shrewsbury 09.05. Return Codsall 15.07.
Book Bilbrook return
Saturday 7 September
Prestatyn Circular via Acre Wood, Tyddyn Uchaf, Marian, North Wales Pilgrim’s Way, Gop Hill, Offa’s Dyke Path, Graig Fawr and The North Wales Path. (8.7 miles moderate). Leaders Doug and Ian Hill. Depart Shrewsbury 09.27. Return Prestatyn 15.57.
Saturday 14 September
Ironbridge to Wellington via the T50 route between Ironbridge and Wellington. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Mick Hemming. Depart Shrewsbury 08.30, then no. 96 bus from Telford bus Station at 09.40. Return Wellington 16.06.
Book Telford return
Wednesday 18 September — we are looking at options for this date
Saturday 21 September – Part of the Shropshire Way Walking Festival, expected to be in north Shropshire going into south Cheshire (mileage and route to be confirmed). Leaders Pam Swales, Clare Gathercole. Depart Shrewsbury tbc. Return tbc.
Book return tbc
Friday 27 September to Monday 30 September
To celebrate our 35th anniversary year in September we will be using Llandudno as a base for three nights. This gives us the opportunity to offer five walks, on four consecutive days, in an area that we don’t often travel to because of the distance involved. For more details about the weekend please see our Social Page.
Note all bus times to be confirmed later.
Friday 27 September – afternoon walk
Colwyn Bay to Llandudno via the coastal path. (6 miles leisurely / moderate). Leaders Pat Willday, Linda Hollins. Depart Llandudno by bus for Colwyn Bay, bus no 12 or X12 at 13.05 or 14.05.
Saturday 28 September
Conwy Hill circular via Rhosferig Fawr, Wye Valley Way, Coed Dolyrerw. (7 miles leisurely / moderate). Leaders Peter Jones. George Dewar. Bus no 5 or 5C departure 10.30 from Llandudno.
Note this Rail Ramble is timed to start and finish to enable anyone not joining us for the weekend to join us for the day. Depart Shrewsbury 09.27. (Walk will start from Conwy Station after the train from Shrewsbury arrives at 11.22). Return Conwy 16.24.
Book Conwy return (if travelling by train).
Sunday 29 September – a choice of two options.
1. Abergwynregyn circular via Aber Falls. (6 miles leisurely / moderate). Leaders Pam Swales, Pat Tulloch. Depart Llandudno by bus 5 or 5C at 10.15.
2. Llanfairfechan circular via Carneddau, Roman Road and Abergwynregyn including Aber Falls. (9 miles leisurely moderate). Leaders Aisling Amato. Diane Hambleton. Depart Llandudno by bus 5 or 5C at 10.15.
Monday 30 September
Morning walk from our hotel to the Sumit of The Great Orme. Then return to our hotel to collect bags before heading back home. (3 miles moderate). Leaders Mick Hemming, Peter Hollinrake.
Saturday 5 October
Cilmeri Circular via Rhosferig Fawr, Wye Valley Way, Coed Dolyrerw. (7 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Willday, Pam Swales. Depart Shrewsbury 08.56. Return Cilmeri 16.33.
Saturday 12 October
Llwyngwril to Tywyn via The Wales Coast Path. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Clare Gathercole, Aisling Amato. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Tywyn 17.27.
Book Llwyngwril return
Wednesday 16 October
Yorton to Bomere Heath via Myddle and Merrington. (7 miles leisurely). Leaders Mike Ledlie, Les Lumsdon. Depart Shrewsbury 10.19. Return Bomere Heath 16.42. Bus fare extra.
Book Yorton Return.
Saturday 19 October
Borth to Aberystwyth via Ceredigion Coast Path. (6.5 miles moderate). Leaders Pam Swales, Diane Hambleton. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Aberystwyth 17.28.
Book Aberystwyth Return
Saturday 26 October
Church Stretton Circular via Rectory Wood, Town Brook Valley, Pole Bank, Pole Cottage, Ashes Hollow, Millennium / Nisbet Way, Long Mynd Hotel Carvings, Rectory Field. (9 miles moderate). Leaders Darren Hall, Pete Lightwood. Depart Shrewsbury 09.14. Return Church Stretton 15.40.
Saturday 2 November
Liverpool Parks Autumn walk via Allerton Hall, Camp Hill, Woolton Woods, a mystery location, Allerton Towers, Calderstones Park, Sefton Park, Trans Pennine Way. Please note several bus journeys will be undertaken (Bus Fares extra). (8.5 miles moderate). Leaders Doug and Ian Hill. Depart Shrewsbury 09.27. Return Chester 18.33.
Book Chester return and buy a Merseyrail Day Ticket at Chester.
Saturday 9 November
Welshpool Circular via Tal-y-bont Buttington, Gungrog Farm, Caethro, Coey-y-wlad, Bron y Buckley woods. (6 miles easy / moderate). Leaders Pat Willday, Linda Hollins. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Welshpool 14.55.
Wednesday 13 November — we are looking at options for this date
Saturday 16 November
Dolau to Llandrindod via Penlan, The Rabber, Llwyn, Alpine Bridge. (8 miles moderate). Leaders, Nigel Hotchkiss, Pete Lightwood. Depart Shrewsbury 08.56. Return Llandrindod 17.02.
Book Llandrindod return
Saturday 23 November
Chester Circular (Rearranged 35th anniversary joint walk with Lancashire Rail ramblers)
Option 1 via Baker Way, Shropshire Union Canal, Christleton, Stamford Heath, Stamford Bridge, Greysfield, Park Farm. (11 miles moderate).
Option 2 via Shropshire Union Canal, City Walls, Chester Castle, Dee Bridge, River Dee, Eaton Hall, Aldford. (7 miles easy). Bus back into Chester (Bus fare extra).
For both options Depart Shrewsbury 09.27. Return Chester 16.32.
Book Chester return
Saturday 30 November
Machynlleth Circular via Roman Steps, Glanmerin, Rhiwlwyfen. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Linda Hollins. Peter Jones. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Machynlleth 16.08.
Saturday 7 December
Prees to Whitchurch via Coton Hall, Sandybank, Moss Cottage, Blackoe Bridge, canal. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Bob and Liz Owen. Depart Shrewsbury 10.19. Return Whitchurch 15.42.
Book Whitchurch return
Saturday 14 December
Ludlow Circular pre Christmas walk via weir, Shropshire Way, race course, Bromfield, Priors Halton. Coffee and mince pies at the Brewery before the walk starts. (6.5 miles moderate). Leaders Aisling Amato, Pat Willday. Depart Shrewsbury 09.45. Return Ludlow 16.21.
Note the walk will start from The Brewery at 11.15.
Wednesday 18 December
Orleton to Leominster via Eye and Luston. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Mike Ledlie and Les Lumsdon. Depart Shrewsbury 09.40. Depart Leominster bus 10.45. (bus fare extra). Return Leominster 16.11. or 16.40.
Saturday 21 December
Welshpool Circular via Cilcewydd Bridge, The Gro and Belan Lock. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Pat Tulloch. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Welshpool 14.55.
Saturday 28 December
Shrewsbury Circular via River Severn, Rea Brook. (7 miles easy). Linda Hollins. John Mattocks.
Meet outside main station entrance at 09.45