Brown Clee Hill

The June issue of Country Walking has my route exploring Brown Clee Hill in Shropshire. It’s a 6.5 mile route, with some fantastic views. View the video for a hint …

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Morville

Morville - Country Walking - OCt 2014
Morville – Country Walking – OCt 2014

The October 2014 issue of Country Walking carries a 5.5-mile route around Morville, in Shropshire (not far from Bridgnorth), offering walkers an opportunity to visit three churches, and Upton Cressett Hall, described by Sir John Betjeman as a “remote and beautiful place.”

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Bishop’s Wood

Bishop's Wood - published in the July 2014 issue of Country Walking
Bishop’s Wood – published in the July 2014 issue of Country Walking

The July 2014 issue of Country Walking magazine carries my 8.5-mile route around the Shropshire/South Staffordshire border, offering walkers the opportunity to visit White Ladies Priory, Boscobel house and the famous oak tree!

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Clee St Margaret

Clee St Margaret - Country Walking - June 2014

The June 2014 issue of Country Walking carries my 7.25-mile route around Clee St Margaret, giving you the opportunity to visit the church at Clee St Margaret, St Milburgha’s Well, and Heath Chapel – it’s a right religious wander, you could say!

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Plodding Around Pontesbury

Pontesbury - COuntry Walking - May 2014
Pontesbury – COuntry Walking – May 2014

Take a wander around Earl’s Hill, Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s first nature reserve and explore the hill known as the Sleeping Dragon!

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Alcock Tarn

Alcock tarn was published in Lakeland Walker
Alcock tarn was published in Lakeland Walker

Simon Whaley investigates Wainwright’s ‘dreary’ tarn.

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Teetering on Titterstone

The January 2014 issue of Country Walking magazine (out now) includes my 5.5-mile walk around Titterstone Clee Hill. Make sure you pick a clear day to see one of the …

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Swirling Around Coniston

Coniston Old Man was published in Lakeland Walker
Coniston Old Man was published in Lakeland Walker

Simon Whaley savours the views from this Coniston classic.

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Loweswater Loop

Loweswater Loop was published in Lakeland Walker
Loweswater Loop was published in Lakeland Walker

A sedate circuit, perfect for contemplation, says Simon Whaley.

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