News from Shropshire’s
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Be wildfire alert!
Wildfires are a real risk. More than 1,000 wildfires have been recorded across England and Wales in 2026. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are making people aware that even despite […]
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Shropshire Council Parks and Countryside sites have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award
Volunteers at The Mere, Ellesmere celebrating their Green Flag Award success Three Shropshire Council Parks and Countryside sites have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. This international award, […]
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Do you want a say in how people access the great outdoors in Shropshire? Then please take part in the annual Shropshire Great Outdoors Survey 2026.
The survey is led by The Shropshire Outdoor Partnerships Service; the part of Shropshire Council that maintains and develops recreational access, conserves and enhances the natural environment and encourages people […]
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News from Community Reporter Nick Durgon
The recent reopening of The Haughmond at Upton Magna has been warmly welcomed by walkers and local residents after uncertainty over the future of the popular country pub. The inn has long been a favourite stopping point for people exploring Haughmond Hill and the surrounding countryside, and its reopening means visitors can once again combine a day out on the hill with food and refreshments close to the walking trails.
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Accessible Viewpoints Across Shropshire
A network of accessible viewpoints is being developed so that it is easier for people with access needs to visit the Shropshire countryside. The project, Open Horizons, is led by […]
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The world’s finest nature images are currently on display at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG). After months of planning the world-renowned […]
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Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre launch exciting partnership and major investment
Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre have officially joined forces in an exciting new partnership aimed at getting more local people more active more often. Halo Leisure is now […]
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Easter School Holiday Adventures at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is offering a wide range of family fun activities over the Easter school holiday including hands-on activities, creative workshops and unforgettable experiences for children of […]
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County-wide bird survey proves value of digital technology in rural industries
A new acoustic bird survey supported by the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has shown how advanced wireless technology can be used to monitor birdlife more effectively. […]
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Steaming Down the Valley
A one-of-a-kind trail running and paddle sports event at Severn Valley Country Park. Shropshire Council is delighted to be hosting a new, multi-sport event at Severn Valley Country Park in […]
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Heritage Gateway open: St John's Church celebrates the unique culture of the Clee hills
St John’s Doddington or, as it’s locally known ‘The Church on the Hill’, is welcoming visitors back following an extensive restoration project. This has created a new heritage gateway to […]
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New Conservation Project at Bury Ditches to Support Rare Wood White Butterfly
A new conservation initiative is underway at Bury Ditches in the Shropshire Hills, aiming to protect and expand one of the UK’s most important populations of the rare Wood White […]
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Opportunity to deliver educational visits at Severn Valley Country Park
Shropshire Council looking to recruit team to operate education programme at Severn Valley Country Park Shropshire Council is inviting applicants with suitable experience and skills to deliver the education programme […]
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Rights of Way Team Saddle Up for British Horse Society Training
Officers from Shropshire Council’s Rights of Way Team and the Great Outdoors Project recently swapped walking boots for stirrups during a unique personal development session organised by the British Horse […]
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New Shrewsbury Walks book launched
Revised Edition of Popular Shrewsbury Walks Book Released Shrewsbury Ramblers have announced the publication of a fully revised edition of their much-loved walking guide, Twenty Walks in and around Shrewsbury. […]
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Outdoor Partnership Annual User Survey 2025 Results
Shropshire’s Great Outdoors has proved to be incredibly valuable resource for our Shropshire’s residents and visitors to the County. Every year the Outdoor Partnerships team conducts an annual user survey […]
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Stiperstones landscape welcomes rare wildlife and triples in size
Watch this BeHorseAware video about the dangers of feeding horses when out in the countryside
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Be Horse Aware Campaign Video
Watch this BeHorseAware video about the dangers of feeding horses when out in the countryside
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Could Your Group Become a Social Prescribing Intervention?
Green Social Prescribing is all about encouraging people to access outdoor spaces to get more active and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
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Outdoor Partnerships Annual Survey Results 2023
Find out more about Shropshire's annual Great Outdoors survey and how you can get involved.
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Two Churchyards, Two Weirs One Riverside Walk
Sun June 5th 11am – 1pm 3.5 miles of easy riverside walking along meadow paths and lanes; a few stiles, two sets of steps. Craven Arms has two churchyards attractively […]
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A Guided History Walk on May 28th at 2pm
LUDLOW HOUSES THAT SENT A MAN TO FIGHT One hundred years ago, May 1916, was a month of dramatic changes. Learn how we owe British Summer Time to the First […]
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The Long Mynd Hike 1st and 2nd Oct 2016
The Longmynd Hike is a 50 mile competition hike open to anyone aged 18 or over, which takes place over the first weekend of October every year. The hike follows […]
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The 10th Tour des Marches 11th Sep 2016
The Tour des Marches (formerly the Wistanstow Challenge Walk), follows a 26-mile route through the stunning South Shropshire countryside. If you find the full distance a step too far, you […]
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Wenlock Olympian Walk Sat 16th Sun 17th Jul 2016
62.5 miles in 28 hour challenge walk! Circular route from the Priory Hall Much Wenlock organised in conjunction with the Wenlock Olympian Society who inaugurated the Wenlock Olympian Games in […]
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Harrys Potter Sat 16th July 2016
Three events in one day! Choose from an 18 mile walk or run from the Princess Royal Hospital Telford across beautiful Shropshire countryside, taking in rural villages, riverside walks and […]
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Midnight Walk Telford 21st May 2016
Telford Midnight Walk, in aid of Severn Hospice, takes place on 21st May 2016 at Telford College of Arts and Technology. This year, to keep things interesting and to appeal to more women, the walk starts […]
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Bridgnorth Walk Mon 30th May 2016
The annual Bridgnorth Walk is all about raising money for charity and has been held since 1967. The walk regularly raises over £100k for good causes and charities. The Senior […]
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The Oswestry Round walk 11th and 12th June 2016
The Oswestry Round is a delightful and challenging 33-mile route combining Offa’s Dyke Path and the Montgomery and Llangollen canals to form a circular walk around the border town of […]
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Six Shropshire Summits Challenge Walk Sat 11th June 2016
A36 miles in 14 hours challenge walk organised by the West Midlands Fire Service Walking & Mountaineering section, as part of Fire Service Sports & Athletics Ass. The route starts […]