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Get Telford Walking 2022

Join us for Telford's biggest walking event as we explore the borough while getting some fresh air.
People out walking and enjoying themselves

Get Telford Walking is back with a special week-long event suitable for anybody looking to socialise and exercise on long or short walks.

This year’s event will take place between 16 and 22 May, with several strolls starting and finishing in many places throughout Telford and Wrekin.

Between 16 and 20 May, people are encouraged to attend some of the walks that take place every week in Telford and Wrekin.

The Saturday 21 May will have several short circular walks at community centres across the borough.

On Sunday 22 May, the week will culminate with a group of walks exploring parts of the ‘Telford T50’ 50 mile trail and ending in Telford Town Park.

You can just turn up to join in any of the walks, but if you view Telford T50 Events you can book your walk to receive more details as well as finding more information about the Telford T50 50 mile trail.

If any of these walks sound like something up your alley, then be sure to join our Get Telford Walking Facebook event to let us know that you are coming.

If you have any questions, or want to speak to someone about the event, you can email info@telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk.

Find a walk to join in

Grade 1: Very few or no gradients. Easy terrain. 15 – 30 mins
Grade 2: Possible but few gradients, steps or uneven ground. 30 – 60 mins
Grade 3: Definite or likely gradients, possible steps & uneven ground. Brisk walk. 60 – 90 mins.

Monday May 16th

Leegomery 10:00am

Grade: 2, 3. Meet at the Postbox by the Community Centre, Leegate Avenue, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6NA (2 separate walks, finish with coffee at the community centre) 

Bowring Park, Wellington 11.00am, Wellington with the Bowring Walkers

Main Entrance to Bowring Park off Haygate Rd, Wellington TF1 1QX for a walk of about 2.5 miles returning to the Park at 12.00 pm for a cup of coffee at Bowring Park Café. Join the Facebook Group.

Stirchley 1:30pm 

Grade: 2. Meet at Sambrook Centre, (Library) Stirchley, Telford, TF3 1FA

Apley Castle Park 2:00pm

Grade: 3 (but 1 hour). Meet at the Iron Horse Gate, Peregrine Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6TH

Tuesday May 17th

ASDA Donnington Wood 10:15am 

Grade: 2 & 3. (2 walks, both 90 mins) Overflow carpark (past the fuel station) TF2 7RX Often  visiting Granville Country Park 

ASDA Donnington Wood 10.30am

Grade: 1. For those needing a gentle walk ASDA Donnington Wood as above.

Horsehay 2:00pm

Grade: 2. Meet at the Horsehay Golf Club,  TF4 3BT

Wednesday May 18th

Telford Central train at 9.03 or Wellington 9.10 train with the Rail Rambles

Welshpool Circular via Powis Castle estate paths (6 miles moderate). Return Welshpool 14.55 (arr. Wellington 15.45 and Telford 15.53). Visit Rail Rambles for more.

Coalbrookdale 1:00pm

Grade: 3 Community Centre, Darby Rd, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DX

Wellington 2:00pm

Grade: 1, 2 & 3 (3 walks). Wellington Leisure Centre, TF1 1LX

Thursday May 19th

Lawley and Lightmoor Loop 10,00am with Telford and East Shropshire Ramblers

A 0.5 Miles short and social pub walk – leisurely. Finish 13.00 approx, Meet Car Park entrance off Gresham Drive Lawley TF3 5ES.

A walk around green open spaces, local nature reserves plus historic interest between Lawley, Dawley & Horsehay. Optional drinks, food Grazing Cow after. Vist Telford and East Shropshire Ramblers to find out more.

Newport 10:30am.

Meet outside The Guildhall for a walk led by The Newport Community Walking Group, in and around Newport for between 4 and 5 miles for about 90 minutes. Join the Facebook Group.

St Georges 10:30am

Grade: 2. Meet in the car park behind the cricket club, TF2 9LU

Dawley 1:30pm

Grade: 2 (90 mins). Holy Trinity Church Car Park, TF4 3NH

Telford Town Park 2:00pm

Grade: 2. Outside Meeting Point House, Southwater, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4HS

Lilleshall 6.00pm

Grade: 3 (60 mins). Meet in The Last Inn car park, TF10 9EJ

Friday 20th May

Shawbirch 10:15am

Grade: 1 & 2 (2 walks) The Woolpack car park, TF5 0LW

Regular Wheelchair friendly walks

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are taking place in Telford and Wrekin. Visit their website or phone 07512 123995. All walks are wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

Saturday 21st May

AREALOCATIONDistanceTime
DawleyThe annex, by Dawley Town Hall, New St, TF4 3JR2-3mi10am
DonningtonDonnington Community Hub , St Matthews Rd, TF2 7PR2-3mi10am
HadleyHadley Community Centre, 30 High St, Hadley, TF1 5NL1-2mi10am
HollinswoodThe Pavilion, Draycott, Hollinswood, TF3 2DN1-2mi10am
Madeley The Anstice, Park Ave, TF7 5BB1-2mi10am
NewportStafford Street Car Park, TF10 7LT1-2mi10am
OakengatesThe Wakes,Theatre Square, TF2 6EP1-2mi10am
StirchleyThe Sambrook Centre, Grange Ave, TF3 1FL1-2mi10am
Sutton HillHub on the Hill 104-106 Southgate, TF7 4HG1-2mi10am
Telford Town Centre Town Park Visitor Centre,Hinkshay Rd,  TF3 4EP1-2mi10am
Wellington Interfaith Council Hub, 19 New St, Wellington, TF1 1LU1-2mi10am
WoodsidePark Lane Centre,  Park Lane, TF7 5QZ1-2mi10am
LightmoorThe Oak Tree Centre,TF4 3EG1-2mi11am
Admaston Admaston House, Wellington Rd, TF5 0BN2-3mi2pm
Leegomery Leegomery Community Centre, Leegate Ave, TF1 6NA1-2mi2pm

Sunday 22nd May

AreaLocationDistance (miles)Bring Packed LunchStart time
Sutton HillThe Hub on the Hill, TF7 4HG9Bring
lunch
11:00
IronbridgeGolden Ball Inn, TF8 7BA7Bring
lunch
11:45
Woodside Bus Shelter on T50, TF7 5QB5.512:45
Little DawleyDawley Pools Car Park, TF4 3HS3.513:30
AqueductCastlelfields Way/Gittens Drive Junction, TF4 3SD3.513:35
MadeleyMadeley Court Practice, TF7 5EE2.514:00
ShawbirchOuside Spar, TF5 0LW17.5Bring
lunch
08:00
LeegomeryLeegomery Shops – by Post Box, TF1 6FQ15Bring
lunch
08:55
WellingtonWellington Chad Valley Building, TF1 1NQ13.5Bring
lunch
09:25
HorsehayHorsehay by Chip Shop, TF4 2ND9Bring
lunch
11:10
LawleyOutside Morrisons, TF3 5ES8Bring
lunch
11:40
KetleyKetley by decorated bus shelter. TF1 5AN5.512:50
OakengatesTrain Station, lane behind the Shrewsbury side, TF2 6DH413:25
NewportLinden Hall Surgery, TF10 7EN10.5Bring
lunch
10:00
LilleshallLilleshall (by Car park by School)TF10 9EZ8Bring
lunch
11:30
MuxtonMuxton Lane  (Jim’s gate), TF2 8PF6Bring
lunch
12:15
Granville  Country ParkGranville  Country Park, main car park, TF2 8EA513:15
St GeorgesSt Georges on road by Church, TF2 8PG313:45
PriorsleePriorslee By the Glen Surgery, TF2 9SW2.514:00

Walk to school week

Schools across Telford will be participating in walk to school week from May 16th – 20th, including activities such as park & strides, walking buses and activities in the classroom. To find out more, ask your child’s school how they will be taking part or visit Walk to School Week | Living Streets

Be prepared

  • Walkers are advised to wear trainers/sensible shoes/walking boots and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
  • Vulnerable adults and children under 18 years old should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • All walkers attend at their own risk.

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4 comments

  1. It would be really useful to have these as route maps so that those of us that cannot make the walks, due to having to work, could do them at a time of our choosing. They may be available but I could not find any link.

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