Description
Hills and valleys with distinct character.
The Shropshire Hills combine open heights with woodland, farmland, and historic sites. The book illustrates how volcanic ridges, prominent crags, and ancient hillforts provide diverse experiences within the same region. This makes the area ideal for a day-trip-based holiday, allowing you to explore new landscapes without relocating between distant mountain ranges or completing a continuous long-distance trek for variety.
Thirty-two walks from both well-known and quieter starting points.
The selection includes the Wrekin, Long Mynd, Stiperstones, and Wenlock Edge, as well as Castle Ring and Bury Ditches. Distances range from shorter walks to itineraries that fill most of the day. Several start near inviting small towns, allowing hiking to be combined with time for villages, cultural history, and local breaks during a more comprehensive stay in the area.
Maps and practical information for route selection.
Route descriptions and maps make it easier to follow the trails and understand the terrain’s layout. Practical details regarding starting points and logistics provide support when comparing options. The book is useful both for planning several days of hiking from home and for finding a suitable excursion during a stay, when the weather forecast and the group’s preferences determine the day’s choice.
Adapt ambitions to the elevation changes.
Shropshire is not high mountain terrain, but some routes feature significant climbs and open sections exposed to the weather. Terrain and distance should therefore be considered together. The guide is suitable for regular hikers seeking a broad regional selection who wish to choose walks based on fitness and experience, with the flexibility to adjust plans if conditions make a gentler or more sheltered walk a better alternative.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew from a community of climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes—a tradition that still characterizes the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: John Gillham. English language. 192 pages. First edition, published 2016. ISBN 9781852848071.
