Please click here for a printable copy of our full programme from January to June 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 May, please check your train times
Saturday 28 June
Delamere to Mouldsworth via Pale Heights, Summertrees, Little Switzerland, Castle Hill, Kelsall, Ashton Hayes, Baker Way. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Chris Jay, Peter Hollinrake. Depart Shrewsbury 09.26.(depart Chester 10.56) Return Mouldsworth 16.25.
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Saturday 5 July
Froncysyllte Circular via Acrefair, Trevor Basin, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Cwmalis and Cysyllte Bridge. Bus to and from Ruabon, fare extra. (8.5 miles moderate). Leaders John Mattocks, Peter Hollinrake. Depart Shrewsbury 09.26. Return Ruabon 16.45.
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Saturday 12 July
Welshpool Circular (Summer Social Walk followed by lunch at the Raven, more details will be on our social page) (5.5 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Willday, Linda Hollins. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Welshpool 16.56.
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Wednesday 16 July
Knighton Circular via Llanwen Hill, Offa’s Dyke Path. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Chris Jay and Clare Gathercole. Depart Shrewsbury 10.02 Return Knighton16.11.
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Saturday 19 July
Stockport to Disley via Midshires Way, Goyt Valley, Cheshire Ring Canal, Peak Forest Canal. (10 miles moderate, 800 feet total ascent). Leaders Bob Owen, Peter Hollinrake. Depart Shrewsbury 08.50. Return Disley 17.15. Bus Disley to Stockport. Bus fare extra.
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Saturday 26 July
Tal-y-bont to Barmouth via The Wales Coast Path. (7 miles moderate). Leaders Judith Griffiths, Martin Forrest. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Barmouth 16.56.
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Saturday 2 August
Craven Arms to Church Stretton via Strefford, Marshbrook, Ragdon. (9 miles moderate). Leaders Pam Hill, Liz Wright. Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Church Stretton 15.36.
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Saturday 9 August
Hopton Heath to Bucknell via Heart of Wales Line Trail (with an additional loop). (7.5 miles moderate). Leaders Peter Jones, Pam Swales. Depart Shrewsbury 10.06. Return Bucknell 16.18.
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Saturday 16 August
Ruabon Circular via Stryt, Issa,Trefechan, Frozen Clock. (9 miles moderate). Leaders John Mattocks, Mick Hemming. Depart Shrewsbury 09.26. Return Ruabon 16.45.
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Wednesday 20 August
Church Stretton Circular via Gough’s Coppice, Ragleth Hill and Hazler Wood. (6.5 miles moderate, plus one long steep climb and descent). Leaders Mike Ledie and Les Lumsdon. Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Church Stretton 15.05 or 15.36.
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Saturday 23 August
Church Stretton Circular via Town Brook Valley, Pole Bank, Shooting Box, Haddon Hill, Plush Hill, Jinlye, Batch Valley, Cwmdale, Madeira Drive (9.5 miles moderate+). Leaders Darren Hall, Peter Hollinrake. Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Church Stretton 15.36.
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Saturday 30 August
Gobowen Circular via Llangollen Canal, Weston Rhyn. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Willday, Linda Hollins. Depart Shrewsbury 09.26. Return Gobowen 16.01.
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Saturday 6 September
Caersws Circular via Llanwanog, Standing Stones, Alltyffynon. (9 miles moderate). Leaders Doug Hill, Ian Hill. Depart Shrewsbury 9.30. Return Caersws 16.35.
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Wellington Walking Festival Monday 8th to Sunday 14th September- more information can be found by clicking this link.
Wednesday 10 September
Telford to Newport- Joint event in Wellington Walking Festival via Hutchinson Way. (10 miles moderate). Leaders Malcolm Skelton, John Mattocks. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Telford Central 16.59. Bus return from Newport to Telford Central. Bus fare extra.
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Saturday 13 September
Shifnal Circular – Joint event in Wellington Walking Festival via Evelith Hill, Ryton. (9 miles moderate). Leaders Aisling Amato, Pam Swales. Depart Shrewsbury 09.05. Return Shifnal 16.20.
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Wednesday 17 September
Fairbourne to Barmouth via Pant Einon Hall, Cyyfanned-fawr, Ffordd Ddu, Lynnau Gregennen, Gefnir Farm, Arthog Water Falls, Morfa Mawddach Station. (10 miles moderate). Leaders Bob Owen, Nigel Hotchkisss. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Barmouth 18.57.
Note Possible shorter additional walk will be offered by the leaders. Details to be posted nearer the date of the walk.
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Saturday 20 September
Broome to Craven Arms – The Shropshire Way Walking Festival via Burrow Hillfort, Shropshire Way. (7.5 miles moderate). Leaders Peter Jones, Linda Hollins. Depart Shrewsbury 10.06. Return Craven Arms 15.27.
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Saturday 27 September
Aberdovey to Penhelig via Trefeddian, Dyffvyn-glyn-cul, Gwyddgion, Llechwedd, Trefrifawr, Bryneithin. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Pete Lightwood, Clare Gathercole. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Penhelig17.35.
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Saturday 4 October
Nescliffe Circular via The Cliffe, Humphrey Kynaston’s Cave. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Judith Griffiths, Martin Forrest. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 09.30 (Bus X5), return X5, 14.13,14.58,15.43, 16.28. Bus fare extra.
Saturday 11 October
Chester Circular (Rearranged 35th Anniversary Joint- Walk with Lancashire Rail Rambles
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 Wall, Chester Castle, Dee Bridge, River Dee, Eaton Hall Aldford. (7 miles easy). Bus Aldford to Chester. Bus fare extra.
Depart Shrewsbury 09.26. Return Chester 16.32. (both walks)
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Wednesday 15 October
Broseley to Much Wenlock via Benthall Edge, Shropshire Way. (6 miles leisurely). Leaders Les Lumsdon, Mike Ledlie. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 10.15 (Bus 437 ), return from Much Wenlock15.33 or 16.33.
Saturday 18 October
Blaenplwyf to Aberystwyth via Ceredigion Coast Path. (6 miles moderate). Leaders Diane Hambleton, Peter Jones. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Aberystwyth 17.27. Bus Aberystwyth to Blaenplwyf. Bus fare extra.
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Saturday 25 October
Caersws Circular via Cefn Carnedd,Llandinam, Cobbers gate, Giant’s Grave. (8 miles moderate). Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Chris Jay. Depart Shrewsbury 9.30. Return Caersws 16.35.
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Saturday 1 November
Brockton to Welshpool via Hampton Beach, Rowley Hill, Walton Hill, Leighton. (8.5 miles moderate). Leaders Doug Hill, Ian Hill. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 08.45 (bus 558 to Brockton). Bus fare extra. Return Welshpool 16.56.
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Saturday 8 November
Machynlleth Circular via Gallty-y-Gog, Garth, Pont-ar-Ddyfi, Brynalas. (7 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Tulloch, Liz Roberts. Depart Shrewsbury 09.30. Return Machynlleth16.08.
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Saturday 15 November
Hereford Circular via Wyvale Wood, Breinton, Wye Valley Walk. (7 miles moderate). Leaders Bob Owen, Nigel Hotchkiss. Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Hereford 16.28.
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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. Brein (8 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Tulloch, Liz Owen. Depart Shrewsbury 09.53. Return Whitchurch 16.27.
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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
Montford Bridge to Shrewsbury via Severn Way. (7 miles moderate). Leaders Pat Tulloch, Linda Hollins. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station 09.30 (Bus X5 to Montford Bridge).
Saturday 13 December
Ludlow Circular pre- Christmas Walk via Halfway House, Stanton Lacy Churchyard, Ludlow Race Course. Coffee and mince pies at Ludlow Brewery before the walk starts. (6.5 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.
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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.
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Saturday 20 December
Shrewsbury Circular via Alkmond Pool, Beaver Boardwalk. (6 miles leisurely). Leaders Judith Griffiths, Aisling Amato. To be followed by tea (cakes and sandwiches) to celebrate Pat Fielden’s 90th birthday. (See our social page for details).
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.
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