Visitors enjoying the autumn sunshine at Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Shropshire. The site covers 2000 hectares of heather-covered hills featuring iconic views of the Shropshire Hills. — Visitors enjoying the autumn sunshine at Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Walking in Shropshire and Staffordshire

From short strolls to lengthy rambles, Shropshire and Staffordshire has picturesque walks for everyone. Find out the best woodland and countryside walking spots around this beautiful region.

A visitor in the distance seen through a rock doorway exploring the red rock formations at Kinver Edge

Trail

Centenary trail

Discover two very different Rock Houses on this trail - one restored and another hidden in the trees - as you walk through woodland and heathland habitats.

A group of visitors walking along the path through Comer Wood, facing away from the camera, surrounded by woodland

Trail

Comer Woods explorer trail

Take this circular walk exploring the woodland around Dudmaston's wider estate. This mixed-surface route is suitable for walkers and cyclists.

A view of the area known as The Pinetum, with tall pine trees lining a path, taken in the evening light, from the Cheshire Cottage, at Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire

Trail

Garden trail at Biddulph Grange

Discover seasonal highlights along this easy trail through the garden at Biddulph Grange Garden, passing through the Italian Garden, the Pinetum and the Chinese Garden.

Burway Long Mynd Shropshire Rick Greswell

Trail

The Burway Loop: a walk to the top of the Long Mynd

Take a challenging walk from Carding Mill Valley up to the highest point of the Long Mynd, which offers impressive views across Shropshire and beyond.

Ironbridge Gorge, world heritage site, shropshire.

Trail

Benthall Hall Ironbridge walk

This high energy walk takes you down into Ironbridge, the 'Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution'. Explore the independent shops and cafes in the town before returning back to Benthall.

View of gate and lane surrounded by green foliage at Blakeway hollow, Wenlock Edge in Shropshire.

Trail

Go on an easy 2-mile circular walk through green lanes, passing remnants of Shropshire's industrial past including the Jenny Wind tramway. Look out for interesting plant species that thrive on limestone grasslands on the route.

Trail

Downs Banks dog walk

This little wilderness of woodlands and heath in the heart of the West Midlands is a fantastic place to explore with your dog.

Black metal wooden gates lead into grassy parkland lit by low sun at Attingham Park, Shropshire

Trail

Attingham Park autumn light walk

See the trees in their glorious autumn colours on this circular walk though the Deer Park and woodland, taking in views over the open Shropshire landscape to the river.

View of the Lightspout Waterfall in the Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Trail

Lightspout Waterfall walk

Starting at Carding Mill Valley at the heart of the Long Mynd enjoy a sometimes challenging walk along a stream to the 4-metre cascade at the picturesque Lightspout Waterfall, taking in impressive geology and wildlife along the way.

Trail

Dudmaston Hall and Dingle walk

Discover Dudmaston's history and wildlife, and explore the beautiful wooded valley of the Dingle.

The Burway and Bodbury Hill at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Trail

New Pool Hollow walk

This shorter walk through the valley ends with beautiful views of the reservoir and beyond.

A view looking across Bodbury Hill to Church Stretton in the distance, Carding Mill, Shropshire.

Trail

The Pipe Walk at Carding Mill Valley

This walk is a great way to see some beautiful views and also to really get to the heart of 'those blue remembered hills', as mentioned in the poem by A E Housman.

Benthall parkland autumn trees Shropshire

Trail

Benthall parkland and meadow walk

Take a stroll around the parkland and meadows, to discover a variety of grassland flora and fauna.

View toward Caer Caradoc at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Trail

The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope walk

A challenging 10-mile circular walk taking in both sides of the Long Mynd, with impressive views over Shropshire and a halfway stop at the pub for refreshments.

A sunset view, through trees, of the Wrekin and the Cheshire Vale from Wenlock Edge in Shropshire

Trail

Major's Leap walk

Enjoy this circular walk, named after a local military legend, which runs along an old packhorse route and through woodland footpaths at Wenlock Edge.

Two visitors look down at the weir in the River Tern from a stone bridge at Attingham Park estate in Shropshire

Trail

Attingham Park Repton ramble trail

Walk in the footsteps of the leading 18th-century landscape designer Humphry Repton on this circular trail, which explores the Mansion House, River Tern and Deer Park at Attingham Park.

View of Moseley Old Hall from the orchard, Staffordshire

Trail

Northycote Farm to Moseley Old Hall walk

Explore the countryside around Moseley Old Hall, joining up with part of the Monarch's Way, and enjoy great views across Northycote Country Park.

The orchard with fallen leaves in autumn at Benthall Hall, Shropshire

Trail

Benthall woodland and countryside walk

This woodland walk from Benthall Hall takes in expansive views from the escarpment, and a ramble down country lanes to finish.

Quatt village, near Dudmaston, Shropshire

Trail

Captain Geoffrey's Dudmaston Estate walk

Follow in Captain Geoffrey's footsteps on a trail around the Dudmaston Estate.

Bench with views from Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Staffordshire. High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic red sandstone rock houses.

Trail

Woodland trail

Follow this family-friendly walking trail at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses. You'll walk through woodland, enjoy natural play areas and finish off with far-reaching views from the hillfort.

Trail

Downs Banks Edges walk

Taking you over hills and through secret valleys this walk will let you experience two different ages of the landscape, where modern farming meets age-old rough grazing.

A longhorn cattle on the heath at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

Trail

Heathland trail

An easy circular walk through rare heathland habitat at Kinver Edge, with plenty of opportunities for taking in the views and spotting wildlife along the way.