Shropshire Hills

Shropshire Hills

A self-guided walk around the beautiful county of Shropshire, starting and finishing in Church Stretton.

5 to 6 nights
52 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding

From £540 per person

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5 to 6 nights
52 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £540 per person

Shropshire Hills

Also known as Wild Edric's Way, the Shropshire Hills Walk is an engaging walking holiday through the wonderful county of Shropshire, which straddles the border between England and Wales. This circular route begins at Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before traversing undulating terrain, following medieval drovers' roads, passing through the centre of the Welsh Marches and even crossing part of the Offa's Dyke Path.

Keeping to the Shropshire Way at all times, there is plenty of fascinating history to uncover, including a handful of ancient castles and iron age hillforts, as well as the old Shropshire towns and villages encountered along this quiet trail.

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© Contours Walking Holidays Shropshire Hills map
Circular trail beginning at Church Stretton
52 miles (83 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Traversing the Shropshire hills and enjoying far-reaching views across the county and over to Wales.

Admiring the ancient Clun castle and Stokesay castle, and learning about their turbulent history.

Crossing the iconic Offa's Dyke Path and catching a glimpse of King Offa's famous ancient landmark.

Discovering the Shropshire Hills Walk: Exclusive Interview with Contours Holidays Director

Join us for an exclusive interview with the director of Contours Holidays, the creator of the 52-mile Wild Edric's Way in the Shropshire Hills. Discover the inspiration, challenges, and highlights of this enchanting trail, including medieval drovers' roads, ancient castles, Iron Age hillforts, and charming towns. Don't miss this conversation about one of England's most picturesque and historically rich walks.
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Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
SHRH1 A circular trail beginning at Church Stretton 5 nights, 4 days walking Demanding £540
SHRH2 A circular trail beginning at Church Stretton 6 nights, 5 days walking Moderate / Demanding £645
"Bridges to Bishop's Castle" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024) "Bridges to Bishop's Castle" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024)
"Clun to Craven Arms" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024) "Clun to Craven Arms" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024)
"Bridges to Bishop's Castle" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024) "Bridges to Bishop's Castle" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024)
"Clun to Craven Arms" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024) "Clun to Craven Arms" by Agnieszka Cieslicka (2024)
"Great Views on Cefns Ridge" by Robert Johnson (2024) "Great Views on Cefns Ridge" by Robert Johnson (2024)
"High up on the Long Mynd" by Robert Johnson (2024) "High up on the Long Mynd" by Robert Johnson (2024)
"En Route to Linley" by Robert Johnson (2024) "En Route to Linley" by Robert Johnson (2024)
"Clun Bridge" by Robert Johnson (2023) "Clun Bridge" by Robert Johnson (2023)
"Clun Castle" by Robert Johnson (2023) "Clun Castle" by Robert Johnson (2023)
"Hardy Sheep on the Stiperstones" by Robert Johnson (2023) "Hardy Sheep on the Stiperstones" by Robert Johnson (2023)
"A Quiet Lane" by Robert Johnson (2023) "A Quiet Lane" by Robert Johnson (2023)
"Early Morning along Wenlock Edge" by Robert Johnson (2023) "Early Morning along Wenlock Edge" by Robert Johnson (2023)
"High above Clun" by Sarah Brain (2023) "High above Clun" by Sarah Brain (2023)
"Carding Mill Valley" by Sarah Brain (2023) "Carding Mill Valley" by Sarah Brain (2023)
"Wild Swimming Carding Mill" by Sarah Brain (2023) "Wild Swimming Carding Mill" by Sarah Brain (2023)
"Bluebells at Church Stretton" by Sarah Brain (2023) "Bluebells at Church Stretton" by Sarah Brain (2023)
"Postbox in Church Stretton" by Lennart Falck (2022) "Postbox in Church Stretton" by Lennart Falck (2022)
"Ragleth Hill" by Lennart Falck (2022) "Ragleth Hill" by Lennart Falck (2022)
"North of Bishop's Castle" by Lennart Falck (2022) "North of Bishop's Castle" by Lennart Falck (2022)
"Between Bishop’s Castle and Clun" by Lennart Falck (2022) "Between Bishop’s Castle and Clun" by Lennart Falck (2022)
"Roma is Ready to Go!" by Sarah Lee (2022) "Roma is Ready to Go!" by Sarah Lee (2022)
"Hopesay Hill" by Andrew Smith (2017) "Hopesay Hill" by Andrew Smith (2017)
Long Mynd, Bur Way view point - Long Mynd, Bur Way view point
Long Mynd, Bur Way view point Long Mynd, Bur Way view point
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill - View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill
View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
View from Hopesay Common - View from Hopesay Common
View from Hopesay Common View from Hopesay Common
Stiperstones - Stiperstones
Stiperstones Stiperstones
Stiperstones - Stiperstones
Stiperstones Stiperstones
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
Long Mynd, Bur Way view point - Long Mynd, Bur Way view point
Long Mynd, Bur Way view point Long Mynd, Bur Way view point
Heading toward Church Stretton - Heading toward Church Stretton
Heading toward Church Stretton Heading toward Church Stretton
Stokesay Castle - Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle Stokesay Castle
Walking toward Ragleth Hill Summit - Walking toward Ragleth Hill Summit
Walking toward Ragleth Hill Summit Walking toward Ragleth Hill Summit
Shropshire Hills - Shropshire Hills
Shropshire Hills Shropshire Hills
Forest north of Ragleth Hill - Forest north of Ragleth Hill
Forest north of Ragleth Hill Forest north of Ragleth Hill
Stokesay Castle History - Stokesay Castle History
Stokesay Castle History Stokesay Castle History
Stiperstones Walk - Stiperstones Walk
Stiperstones Walk Stiperstones Walk
Devil's Chair Summit - Devil's Chair Summit
Devil's Chair Summit Devil's Chair Summit
Long Mynd, Bur Way view point 3 - Long Mynd, Bur Way view point 3
Long Mynd, Bur Way view point 3 Long Mynd, Bur Way view point 3
Cranberry Rock on Stiperstones - Cranberry Rock on Stiperstones
Cranberry Rock on Stiperstones Cranberry Rock on Stiperstones
Sign Post - Sign Post
Sign Post Sign Post
Clun Castle - Clun Castle
Clun Castle Clun Castle
View from Clun Castle - View from Clun Castle
View from Clun Castle View from Clun Castle
Clun Castle - Clun Castle
Clun Castle Clun Castle
Clun Castle - Clun Castle
Clun Castle Clun Castle
Clun Castle - Clun Castle
Clun Castle Clun Castle
Devil's Chair on Stiperstones - Devil's Chair on Stiperstones
Devil's Chair on Stiperstones Devil's Chair on Stiperstones
Hopesay - Hopesay
Hopesay Hopesay
Clun Castle - Clun Castle
Clun Castle Clun Castle
View from Hopesay Common - View from Hopesay Common
View from Hopesay Common View from Hopesay Common
View from Hopesay Common - View from Hopesay Common
View from Hopesay Common View from Hopesay Common
View from Ragleth Hill - View from Ragleth Hill
View from Ragleth Hill View from Ragleth Hill
Stiperstones - Stiperstones
Stiperstones Stiperstones
Forest near Ragleth Hill - Forest near Ragleth Hill
Forest near Ragleth Hill Forest near Ragleth Hill
Bury Ditches trigpoint - Bury Ditches trigpoint
Bury Ditches trigpoint Bury Ditches trigpoint
Cranberry Rock, Manstone Rock and Devil's Chair - Cranberry Rock, Manstone Rock and Devil's Chair
Cranberry Rock, Manstone Rock and Devil's Chair Cranberry Rock, Manstone Rock and Devil's Chair
Sign Post north of Ragleth Hill - Sign Post north of Ragleth Hill
Sign Post north of Ragleth Hill Sign Post north of Ragleth Hill
Stokesay Castle - Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle Stokesay Castle
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley - Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley Carding Mill Valley
Top of Devil's Chair Summit - Top of Devil's Chair Summit
Top of Devil's Chair Summit Top of Devil's Chair Summit
Stokesay Castle - Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle Stokesay Castle
View from Ragleth Hill - View from Ragleth Hill
View from Ragleth Hill View from Ragleth Hill
Church Stretton - Church Stretton
Church Stretton Church Stretton
Sign Post on Ragleth Hill - Sign Post on Ragleth Hill
Sign Post on Ragleth Hill Sign Post on Ragleth Hill
View from Ragleth Hill - View from Ragleth Hill
View from Ragleth Hill View from Ragleth Hill
View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill - View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill
View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill View over Church Stretton from Ragleth Hill
Stokesay Castle - Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle Stokesay Castle
St John the Baptist in Bishops Castle - St John the Baptist in Bishops Castle
St John the Baptist in Bishops Castle St John the Baptist in Bishops Castle
Stiperstones Walk - Stiperstones Walk
Stiperstones Walk Stiperstones Walk
Sitting on Cranberry Rock - Sitting on Cranberry Rock
Sitting on Cranberry Rock Sitting on Cranberry Rock
Stiperstones - Stiperstones
Stiperstones Stiperstones
View from Hopesay Common - View from Hopesay Common
View from Hopesay Common View from Hopesay Common
View from Ragleth Hill - View from Ragleth Hill
View from Ragleth Hill View from Ragleth Hill
Clun Castle - Clun Castle
Clun Castle Clun Castle
Near Clun Castle - Near Clun Castle
Near Clun Castle Near Clun Castle

Customer reviews from the Shropshire Hills

“All the bookings worked well. The luggage turned up on time. The addition of an OS map of the walk was very useful.”
Mrs Andrews, UK
“Demanding in places for us but, the overall experience was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable.”
Mr Stanton, UK
“Good varied walk with lots of interest in lovely part of England.”
Mr Johnson, UK
“Lovely route - helped by great weather and good navigation instructions - thank you. Taxi transfers great.”
Ms Waller, UK
“The Shropshire Hills are an undiscovered gem. Like the Peak District but without the crowds and the prices. We enjoyed the walking and very happy with the accommodation.”
Dr Andrews, UK
“Wonderful walking for 4 hot days. Very quiet routes - never saw more than 3 other people (none on last day!). Arrangements worked very smoothly.”
Dr Rampton, UK
“Great walking area with stunning views.”
Mr Matthews, UK
“A lovely circuit well worked out.”
Mr Metcalf, UK
“Never really visited Shropshire before - it’s really beautiful - but we’d definitely go back after what we experienced on the walk. The taxi driver from Rocket Cabs was really great - very friendly & obliging.”
Ms Morgan, UK
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