Walking with Offa
A series of pub walks in and around the Shropshire Hills
Showcasing the stunning scenery, wildlife and heritage of the area and offering a wonderful range of pubs to tempt the tastebuds for a well-earned pie and pint!
If you’re looking for some spectacular views, glimpses of history, wildlife and archaeology and a foaming pint of ale in a cosy country pub, then these waymarked pub walks are for you.
The walks start from a variety of locations in the western half of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. They were developed in 2013 so some of the pubs have changed hands over the years, or are no longer open. Please take this into consideration when planning your walk and park considerately. Some of the original series have not been added to this website.
We would welcome feedback on any of the walks listed here to enable us to update the routes.
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Walking with Offa 2: Dormice & Archangels in Hope Valley
A leisurely four mile walk across farmland and through woodland with moderate climbs and descent and a short section along the main road taking two to three hours.
Walking with Offa 4: Red Kites & Curlew on Prolley Moor
A relaxed, four and a half mile walk over fields and quiet lanes, with one steep climb, taking between two and three hours.
Walking with Offa 6: Brown Hares & Buzzards on Oakley Mynd
A bracing six and a half mile walk with steady climbs, from Bishop’s Castle taking around three to four hours.
Walking with Offa 7: Hill Forts & Woodlands of Bury Ditches (6.5 mile)
A moderate 6.5 mile walk from Clun following the Shropshire Way to Bury Ditches, taking three to four hours.
Walking with Offa 8: Border Country & A Taste of Offa’s Dyke
A four mile walk around the lower slopes of Graig Hill with wonderful views, taking around two and a half hours.
Walking with Offa 11: The Top of the World to Bucknell
A hilly nine and a half mile, linear walk, along the hilltops between Knighton and Bucknell.
Walking with Offa 13: The Bog & Stiperstones
A five and a half mile walk along the edge of the spectacular Stiperstones
Walking with Offa 15: Ratlinghope, Darnford Valley
A 6½ mile walk with a steady climb beside the Darnford Brook and along an ancient drovers road.
Walking with Offa 16: Cothercott Hill
A four and a half mile walk with a steady climb up onto Cothercott Hill where there are wonderful views, then along an ancient highway.
Walking with Offa 17: Battlestones & Sharpstones above Cardington Moor
An undulating four and a half mile walk with tremendous views.