Geologically speaking, Shropshire is one of Britain's most significant counties, containing 11 of the 13 recognised geological periods.
Overlaying this ancient rock are further points of intrigue; Iron Age and Bronze Age remains, rolling wildflower meadows, rumbling rivers and characterful trees and woods.
Explore Shropshire by foot with our favourite county walks.
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Shropshire walks
Linley Beeches
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The aged beech trees that stand tall on Linley Hill in Shropshire are the jewels in an arboreal crown on this walk through a quiet corner of the Welsh Borders.
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Long Mynd
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Shropshire’s charming Long Mynd deserves its ‘Little Switzerland’ nickname. This eight mile route begins in Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton.
Acton Burnell
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Step through a dark woodland in rural Shropshire and discover a hidden world of historic parliaments and a long-abandoned church on this six-mile circular walk.
Caer Caradoc Hill
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A 4.5-mile walk from Church Stretton train station to the Caer Caradoc Hill.
Church Stretton and Cow Ridge
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History surrounds you in this ancient pocket of Shropshire, inhabited since Saxon times. Walk its age-old tracks, root around in its cavernous antiques market and end the day at a tradition country pub.