Sunday 8 May 2022

Walk No.53  (20 miles)

Apley Estate and Terrace Walk

A 20 mile return walk to the Apley Farm Complex and around the Apley Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Hamilton.

Start time:  08:00

Duration: 8-9 hours

Grade:

Walk Leader: Ian Kelsey

Max No. of walkers: 20

Walk No.54a  (8 miles)

Buildwas and Little Wenlock

An 8 mile walk to Little Wenlock with wonderful views of the Wrekin.

Start time:  08:30

Grade:

Walk Leader: Neil Cartman

Max No. of walkers: 20

Walk No.54b  (6 miles)

Lloyds Coppice and beyond

A 6 mile walk taking in Lloyds Coppice; Blists Hill and Coalport.

Start time:  13:30

Grade:

Walk Leader: Neil Cartman

Max No. of walkers: 20

Walk No.55  (9 miles)

War Memorials in and around the Gorge

Take the opportunity to visit some of the war memorials commemorating those lost in conflicts since 1914.

Start time:  09:30

Grade:

Walk Leader: Linda Birtwhistle

Max No. of walkers: 20

Duration: 5-6 hours

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours

DAY 8

Saturday 07

Duration: 3.5 - 4.5 hours

Walk No.56  (11 miles)

Canals and Inclines

Exploring the routes of canals and inclines used to transport goods in and out of Coalbrookdale.

Start time:  10:00

Grade:

Walk Leader: Jane Warman

Max No. of walkers: 20

Walk No.57  (3 miles)

Circular Tour of ‘The Jitties’ Broseley

A walk around all 18 Jitties, Broseley's ancient pathways, many dating back to the 17th century and originally used by the squatters.

Start time:  10:00

Grade:

Walk Leader: Dag Saunders

Max No. of walkers: 12

Walk No.58  (6.5 miles)

Apley Terrace and Estate Walk

A 6.5 mile walk around the Apley Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Hamilton.  Why not enjoy brunch in the Creamery before our walk?

Start time:  11:00

Grade:

Walk Leader: Irene Gilmore

Max No. of walkers: 20

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours

Duration: 2.5 hours

Duration: 6-7 hours

Start point:  P - Tollhouse, Ironbridge

Start point:  P - Tollhouse, Ironbridge

Start point:  P - Tollhouse, Ironbridge

Start point:  P - Tollhouse, Ironbridge

Start point:  P - Tollhouse, Ironbridge

Start point:  P - Tollhouse, Ironbridge

Start point:  A - Apley Farm Shop

We are very proud that we can offer our festival for free, due to the generosity of our supporters, the time and dedication of our volunteer committee, wonderful walk and co-walk leaders and the generosity of our walkers. If you would like to make a donation to the festival, you can now do so by bank transfer. Many thanks for your continued support.

Account Name: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival           Sort Code: 08 – 92 - 99       Account No: 65514120

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