Arranged over a long weekend this trip is designed to cover the first half of the Bishop’s Castle Ring - a 62 mile walk which includes many of the highlights of the Shropshire Hills including parts of Offa’s Dyke, the Clun Valley, the Long Mynd, the Stiperstones and Corndon Hill and promises varied walking and spectacular views.

• Saturday, Section 1: Bishop’s Castle to Churchtown, 11.92 miles, 542 metres ascent
• Sunday, Section 2: Churchtown to Three Ashes, 11.60 miles, 589 metres ascent
• Monday, part of Section 3: 6-8 miles from Three Ashes, TBC.

A second weekend to complete the walk will be offered – either this year or next. 

Accommodation and Booking details:

The accommodation is at Bank House, a fabulous B&B in the centre of Bishop’s Castle, owned by former OWW member Gerry Barwell. Cost includes three nights B&B (excellent cooked breakfast), tea and cake in the afternoon and one evening meal on Friday night. We will have use of the kitchen to make packed lunches or Gerry can provide. All rooms are ensuite and can accommodate 2-4 depending on numbers.

£130 for 3 nights B&B in shared rooms. This assumes 10 people, there will be savings if numbers exceed this.

Contact Jane for further details by 21/2/18. A deposit of £50 will confirm your place with the balance payable by the end of April.

Jane Berry janefberry@gmail.com