Wednesday 3 October 2007

Debrief Form

A quick note to thank all those who have returned the Debrief Forms.

The many encouraging comments have been passed on to all those involved and your suggestions have already been discussed with a view to a 2008 Wistanstow Walk.

Thanks again.

Sunday 16 September 2007

Wistanstow to Clun

On the walk to Clun, ‘the quietest place under the sun’. Or so A.E. Housman thought in his poem, ‘A Shropshire Lad’. Perhaps not on Saturday 8 September 2007, with walkers a plenty and firemen washing vehicles.

Wistanstow Village Hall

The imposing black and white village hall - the gift in 1925 of local landowner Mrs Harriet Greene from the Grove Estate



Upper Barn track

The first track (looking south-west) heading towards the ruined Upper Barn


Looking west along Ridgway Hill

Looking west along Ridgway Hill. Plowden Woods to the right


Looking south from the edge of Stoke Wood to Burrow Hill

Skirting Stoke Wood and looking south to Burrow Hill and its hidden hill fort


The village of Kempton down in the valley
Heading down towards the village of Kempton


A woodland path on Clunton Hill

A woodland path on Clunton Hill


Heading towards Clunton and Sowdley Wood beyond
Heading towards Clunton and Sowdley Wood beyond

Approaching Clun from the south

Approaching Clun from the south

All photographs copyright: John Clarke

Clun to Bishop's Castle

And so to Bishop's Castle - home to one of the few remaining one-handed clocks in the country and the famous Michaelmas Fair.

Down the woodland footpath heading towards Brookbatch

Down the woodland path towards Brookbatch

A slither of sun on Sunny Hill

A slither of sun on Sunny Hill

This view looking south-east is taken from the footpath that skirts Blakeridge Wood. The buildings just right of centre are at Acton through which you passed.

View looking east towards Brockton and Lydbury North

View looking east towards Brockton and Lybury North

The dark woodland in the far distance to the right, is Short Wood - you'll perhaps remember the walk through the bracken on the way to Kempton.

If you see this waymarker, you're following the Shropshire Way

If you see this waymarker, you're following the Shropshire Way


All photographs copyright: John Clarke

Saturday 15 September 2007

Bishop's Castle to Wistanstow

Now on the homeward stretch. A couple of woods and some great hill top views to enjoy - that's your reward for the climbing!



Leaving Bishop's Castle for Oakeley Wood

Leaving Bishop's Castle for Oakeley Wood



On Oakeley Mynd looking north-west towards Corndon and Roundton HillsOn Oakeley Mynd looking north-west towards Corndon & Roundton Hills


Still on Oakeley Mynd, north towards Linley Hall and NorburyStill on Oakeley Mynd, north towards Linley Hall and Norbury


Dropping down towards a hidden Totterton Dropping down towards a hidden Totterton


This view is east along the valley of the Onny. The dark expanse of Plowden Woods in the middle distance with Ridgway Hill just beyond.



The southern end of the Long Mynd from Ridgway Hill

The southern end of the Long Mynd from Ridgway Hill


Familiar to Long Mynd Hike walkers - the Ragleth and Caer Caradoc Familiar to Long Mynd Hike walkers - the Ragleth and Caer Caradoc


Walkers sometimes need a helping hand - the wood above Glenburrell Walkers sometimes need a hand - the wood above Glenburrell


The village of Wistanstow beckons


The village of Wistanstow beckons



All photographs copyright: John Clarke

It's about £600!

We are delighted to advise that around £600 is set to be divided between the two beneficiaries: Wistanstow C of E Primary School and the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund.

To all those involved – give yourselves a pat on the back.

The next few posts will contain photographs to remind you of the walk.

See you all in 2008!

Wednesday 12 September 2007

In Appreciation

You entered, you came, and you walked/ran.

Thanks to all those who participated and to the small dedicated team of volunteers who supported the event.

A number of local businesses also deserve our thanks:

County Tiles - website
Corve Street, Ludlow

Wenlock Spring Water - website
Wolverton, Church Stretton

Montgomeryshire Natural Spring Water Co - website
Crosslikey Supermarket, Churchstoke

The Wood Brewery Ltd - website
Wistanstow

Pugh's Butchers
Craven Centre, Craven Arms



A special mention to the following websites:

Shropshire Fell Running (where you'll find the results online)

Long Mynd Hike

Thursday 2 August 2007

The walk follows a 26 mile (42km) route through some of South West Shropshire's finest scenery. (This event is also open to runners.)

The walk is in aid of:

Wistanstow C of E Primary School

Fire Services National Benevolent Fund


The Organisers are grateful for the support of:

County Tiles and Bathrooms
16 Corve Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1DA
Telephone: 01584 879786
Website: County Tiles

Rules of the Event and a printable Entry Form can be found on the:

Shropshire Fell Running website


Wednesday 1 August 2007

Brief details

The walk starts at 09.00 from Wistanstow Village Hall and follows a clockwise route visiting the hills and valleys that surround Clun and Bishop's Castle.

Full support will be provided including food at two main checkpoints and a simple meal at the finish, plus transport to the finish for retirees. All finishers will receive a certificate.

Please note that runners are welcome to take part in this event.