Please click here for a printable copy of our full programme from July to December 2025. (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 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
Wednesday 19 November
Myddle to Shrewsbury via Bomere Heath, Hencote. (10 miles moderate). Leaders Clare Gathercole, Liz Wright. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 09.00 (Bus 501 to Myddle).
Saturday 22 November
Whitchurch Circular via Wirswall, Marbury. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Tulloch, Liz Owen. Depart Shrewsbury 09.53. Return Whitchurch 16.27.
Saturday 29 November
Much Wenlock to Ironbridge via the Shropshire Way, Wyke and Benthall Hall. (5.5 miles moderate). Leaders Chris Jay, Nigel Hotchkiss. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 09.45 (Bus 436 to Much Wenlock). Return Ironbridge 15.52 (Bus 96 to Shrewsbury). Bus fare extra
Saturday 6 December
Shrewsbury Circular (Changed) via Frankwell, Quarry, Rae Brook and Shropshire Way. (7 miles leisurely). Leaders Pat Tulloch, Linda Hollins. Meet outside Shrewsbury Railway Station at 09.30.
After the walk we will be heading to The Crown pub for an afternoon tea buffet, to celebrate Pat’s special birthday. We hope that many of you can make it. Booking and payment needed by 30th October. Please check out our social page for more details.
Saturday 13 December
Ludlow Circular pre- Christmas Walk (route altered) via Mortimer Trail, Starvecrow and Hucksbarn. Coffee and mince pies at Ludlow Brewery before the walk starts. (5.5 miles moderate). Leaders Liz Roberts, Neil Bonser. Depart Shrewsbury 09.40. Return Ludlow 16.25. Note the walk will start from Ludlow Brewery at 11.15.
Wednesday 17 December
Chirk Circular via Chirk Castle Grounds, Offa’s Dyke Path and Pontfaen. (7 miles moderate). Leaders Mike Ledlie and Les Lumsdon. Depart Shrewsbury 09.26. Return Chirk 15.55.
Saturday 20 December
Shrewsbury Circular via Alkmond Pool, Beaver Boardwalk. (6 miles leisurely). Leaders Judith Griffiths, Aisling Amato.
Meet Shrewsbury Railway Station main entrance 10.30.
Saturday 27 December
Wellington Circular via Limekiln Wood, Wenlock Wood, Hazel Hurst (Bluebell Ridge), Wrekin Golf Club. (6.5 miles moderate). Leaders Liz Owen, Bob Owen. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Wellington 16.06.