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
| AREA | LOCATION | Distance | Time |
| Dawley | The annex, by Dawley Town Hall, New St, TF4 3JR | 2-3mi | 10am |
| Donnington | Donnington Community Hub , St Matthews Rd, TF2 7PR | 2-3mi | 10am |
| Hadley | Hadley Community Centre, 30 High St, Hadley, TF1 5NL | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Hollinswood | The Pavilion, Draycott, Hollinswood, TF3 2DN | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Madeley | The Anstice, Park Ave, TF7 5BB | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Newport | Stafford Street Car Park, TF10 7LT | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Oakengates | The Wakes,Theatre Square, TF2 6EP | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Stirchley | The Sambrook Centre, Grange Ave, TF3 1FL | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Sutton Hill | Hub on the Hill 104-106 Southgate, TF7 4HG | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Telford Town Centre | Town Park Visitor Centre,Hinkshay Rd, TF3 4EP | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Wellington | Interfaith Council Hub, 19 New St, Wellington, TF1 1LU | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Woodside | Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, TF7 5QZ | 1-2mi | 10am |
| Lightmoor | The Oak Tree Centre,TF4 3EG | 1-2mi | 11am |
| Admaston | Admaston House, Wellington Rd, TF5 0BN | 2-3mi | 2pm |
| Leegomery | Leegomery Community Centre, Leegate Ave, TF1 6NA | 1-2mi | 2pm |
Sunday 22nd May
| Area | Location | Distance (miles) | Bring Packed Lunch | Start time |
| Sutton Hill | The Hub on the Hill, TF7 4HG | 9 | Bring lunch | 11:00 |
| Ironbridge | Golden Ball Inn, TF8 7BA | 7 | Bring lunch | 11:45 |
| Woodside | Bus Shelter on T50, TF7 5QB | 5.5 | 12:45 | |
| Little Dawley | Dawley Pools Car Park, TF4 3HS | 3.5 | 13:30 | |
| Aqueduct | Castlelfields Way/Gittens Drive Junction, TF4 3SD | 3.5 | 13:35 | |
| Madeley | Madeley Court Practice, TF7 5EE | 2.5 | 14:00 | |
| Shawbirch | Ouside Spar, TF5 0LW | 17.5 | Bring lunch | 08:00 |
| Leegomery | Leegomery Shops – by Post Box, TF1 6FQ | 15 | Bring lunch | 08:55 |
| Wellington | Wellington Chad Valley Building, TF1 1NQ | 13.5 | Bring lunch | 09:25 |
| Horsehay | Horsehay by Chip Shop, TF4 2ND | 9 | Bring lunch | 11:10 |
| Lawley | Outside Morrisons, TF3 5ES | 8 | Bring lunch | 11:40 |
| Ketley | Ketley by decorated bus shelter. TF1 5AN | 5.5 | 12:50 | |
| Oakengates | Train Station, lane behind the Shrewsbury side, TF2 6DH | 4 | 13:25 | |
| Newport | Linden Hall Surgery, TF10 7EN | 10.5 | Bring lunch | 10:00 |
| Lilleshall | Lilleshall (by Car park by School)TF10 9EZ | 8 | Bring lunch | 11:30 |
| Muxton | Muxton Lane (Jim’s gate), TF2 8PF | 6 | Bring lunch | 12:15 |
| Granville Country Park | Granville Country Park, main car park, TF2 8EA | 5 | 13:15 | |
| St Georges | St Georges on road by Church, TF2 8PG | 3 | 13:45 | |
| Priorslee | Priorslee By the Glen Surgery, TF2 9SW | 2.5 | 14:00 |
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.
#GetTelfordWalking
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.
The Sunday walks can be found following links from here https://www.telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk/get-telford-walking. If you fill in the contact form on that website looking for a specific walk I will try to help.
The routes for the Sunday walks can be found here https://www.telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk/get-telford-walking
Good question Andy! You should be able to find that information at:
https://www.telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk/get-telford-walking
https://www.facebook.com/TelfordT5050MileTrail/
by emailing info@telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk
https://walkingforhealthtelfordandwrekin.org.uk/our-walks/
Hope that helps 🙂