South Shropshire Way - Church Stretton to Ludlow

6 or 9 nights - MODERATE 

This holiday used to be Wild Edric’s Way. Now the Shropshire Way improvements include a loop from Church Stretton, so this holiday now follows the better marked Shropshire Way which is nearby. Walk the whole loop starting in Church Stretton (85 miles), or the 52 mile section from Church Stretton to Ludlow. 

From Church Stretton, cross the Long Mynd to the Stiperstones, past Devils Chair and through the market town of Bishop’s Castle. From here the trail passes through the attractive market town of Bishop’s Castle. From here the route follows a section of Offa’s Dyke to Clun and on past Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort to Craven Arms. Pass Stokesay Castle, a fortified Manor House and on to Ludlow. The full walk heads over Wenlock Edge and back to Church Stretton. Walking distances are 10 - 12 miles, (there is one short day of 7 miles). We can tailor the walk to suit - please contact us with your requirements..  

COST: Per person

Number of nights	Cost
6 nights 5 days walking	£410
9 nights 7 days walking	£575
Single supplements	£10 £20 per night

ITINERARY - Church Stretton to Ludlow

First Day - Arrive at accommodation in Church Stretton from lunchtime/early afternoon. Explore this market town on the edge of the Long Mynd. Accommodation B & B in Church Stretton. 

Day 2 - We meet you to run through the arrangements. The first days walk is shorter day, with a  walk over the Long Mynd then dropping down to the River Onny at Bridges. Accommodation in Bishops Castle and they collect you from path and drop you back next morning.  About 8 miles

Day 3 - Today the route heads over the Stiperstones and past Devils Chair before dropping down to the pretty market town of Bishops Castle. About 10 - 11 miles. Accommodation in same B & B in Bishops Castle

Day 4 - From Bishops Castle the walk follows the Kerry Ridgeway, an old drovers road and then pick ups a section of Offas Dyke as you head to the small town of Clun with its small castle. Accommodation in village pub in Clun. 11 miles 

Day 5 - Walk past Bury Ditches a small hill fort and then onto to Stokesay. Visit Stokesay Castle and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. 11 miles. Accommodation at comfortable B & B opposite Stokesay Castle.

Day 6 - The last days walk is gentle walk through the pretty villages of Onibury and Stanton Lacey into Ludlow. 9 miles. 

Day 7 - Depart from Ludlow - or train (15 minutes) to Church Stretton to collect car.

ITINERARY - Church Stretton back to Church Stretton

First Day - Day 6 - As the itinerary above.  

Day 7 - Walk out of Ludlow, up Titterstone Clee and on to Cleedownton. About 10 miles. Accommodation at comfortable B & B. Evening meal or lift to the pub for food.

Day 8 - Walk to Wenlock Edge. Accommodation in Cardington, (the B & B pick you up from the path and drop you back next day) about 11 miles

Day 9 - Today the route heads over Wenlock Edge back to Church Stretton. Accommodation in B & B in Church Stretton. About 12 miles. Leave that afternoon or can do an extra night in Chrch Stretton

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