Whitchurch Shropshire walks programme

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Celebrating 50 Years of Whitchurch Walkers

Canal Breach Update

With the exception of the canalside paths in the immediate vicinity of the breach and the path [part of FP76] between the Whitchurch Canal Arm and Greenfields Local Nature Reserve which is still flooded, all the other paths are now walkable including the towpath from Danson's Bridge [Bridge 30] to Grindley Brook and the Lockside Cafe. For Walks 2 & 9, the Shropshire Way and Sandstone Trail, suggested alternative routes can be found on the Local Routes page.

Visitors and potential members welcome for one or two trial walks
Detailed information about the walks is usually provided about a month before each walk.
Registration for the walk will open at the same time. Click here to register.
Meet at Sherry Mill car park, unless a different meeting point is given. Again, unless it says otherwise, dogs are allowed on walks
but MUST be restrained on a fixed length lead of no longer than 1.2m (4ft) at all times on walks.
For location of any car parks mentioned click here

Date	Walk Details		Leader(s)
Friday 8th May 08.45 to Sunday 10th May 17.30		Whitchurch Walking Festival 2026 Bookings still available for most of the walks and all the social activities. Click here for details and bookings.	festival@whitchurchwalkers.co.uk 07746 687242
Wednesday 13th May 10.00		Bev's Midweek walk A local and gentle 4.5 mile walk to ease us into after the group's big birthday celebrations and the festival weekend. There will be a refreshment stop half way and dogs will be most welcome but must be kept on a short lead throughout the walk.	Bev Boffey 07904 664854 Cars not needed
Saturday 30th May 13.30		Penley & Rhyd-y-Cyffin area Meet at Sherry Mill Hill to car-share to area of walk. Part of the walk follows The Maelor Way along the picturesque valley west and north of Penley. Bring a drink and a snack 5.5 miles	Tony Eccleston whitchurchwalkers@gmail.com 18 mile round trip £3-60 per shared car

More upcoming Walks and Events

Date	Meet at Sherry Mill Hill car park, unless otherwise stated	Leader(s)
	National Walking Month
Friday 8^th to Sunday 10^th May	WHITCHURCH WALKING FESTIVAL	Various
Wednesday 13^th May	Bev’s Midweek Walk	Bev Boffey
Saturday 30^th May 13.30	Penley & Rhyd-y-cyffin area - 5.5m	Tony Eccleston
Wednesday 10^th June	Bev’s Midweek Walk	Bev Boffey
Sunday 14^th June 10am	The Portway and Betchcott Hill	Malcolm Monie
Wednesday 24^th June 7pm	Chairman’s Midsummer Walk	Malcolm Monie
Saturday 27^th June 10.00	Harnage & Cound - 5.5m Note the earlier start time due to travel time.	Tony Eccleston

Click here for the printable version of our current Walking Programme
To see walks from earlier in the year, click here
and, if interested in what we have run in previous years see our previous walks

NOTES

1. The meeting point for all walks is Sherrymill Hill car park, unless otherwise stated.

2. Saturday walks will be 5 or 6 miles, Sunday walks between 8 and 10 miles.
Both may be subject to change depending upon weather, walking conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

3. Offers to lead walks are welcomed; please ask about volunteering and support offered

4. All members are expected to observe the Country Code.

5. Where dogs are permitted on walks, they MUST be restrained on a fixed lead no longer than 1.2m (4ft) at all times.

6. In all matters relating to any walk, the leader’s decision is final.

7. Members are reminded that they are on walks entirely at their own risk.

8. On Sunday walks, bring packed lunch and – unless a pub stop is indicated – a drink.

9. Please wear suitable footwear – fields are often very muddy.

10. Please bring your car if available for all “away from home” walks.

11. The cost of transport for “away from home” walks should be shared by members at a rate of 20p per mile per car. Drivers can donate this to club funds if they wish.

12. Members are requested not to walk in front of the leader.

13. People with a known medical condition should be aware that group leaders may have a basic First Aid knowledge but cannot take responsibility for existing medical conditions. If a condition could manifest itself on a walk, the walker should inform the leader beforehand [verbally or in writing].

For further details, please go to www.whitchurchwalkers.co.uk or our Facebook page or email us

Any further queries please contact Malcolm on 07746 687242 or Baz 07977 463049.

For location of car parks click here