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New guided walks programme for country parks from September 2015

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A new programme of guided walks at Shropshire Council’s country parks from September 2015 until December 2015 has been announced.

The September 2015 walk requires payment at the time of booking, and the October 2015 walk starts from Stanmore Country Park and not Severn Valley Country Park.

September, November and December 2015 walks start at Severn Valley Country Park near Alveley as usual.

Booking essential for all walks – call 01746 781192.

We are finding that the walks are very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please wear walking boots and bring a packed lunch and drink.

Prices are adults £3.50, children £2 (unless stated). Well-behaved dogs welcome. Meet at Severn Valley Country Park, unless otherwise stated.

  • Wednesday 16 September 9.30am-4.30pm (repeated on Monday 21 September)

Along the Severn to Bewdley and return on steam train (9 miles).

Enjoy a walk along the river to Bewdley. Return to the park via steam train.

Sorry, we are unable to take bookings on the day.

Price Adults £3.50, children £2 for the walk purchased from Severn Valley Country Park. To be paid at time of booking. Payment can be taken over the phone with a credit/debit card or in person during opening hours.

Train tickets: adults £7, children £4.50, dogs £2, purchased from Bewdley Railway Station on the day.

  • Thursday 15 October 9.30am – 4pm (repeated on Monday 19 October)

RAF Bridgnorth and Worfield (9 miles)

Meet at Stanmore Country Park, Bridgnorth, WV15 5HP (not Severn Valley Country Park) – free parking. Please have exact change for walk fees as we will not have a till.

Meet at Stanmore Country Park near Bridgnorth and explore the old RAF base and walk off into the countryside to Worfield and High Rock.

  • Thursday 12 November 9.30am – 4pm (repeated Monday 16 November)

Romsley and Hartsgreen (7 miles)

Explore Romsley and the county boundary at Hartsgreen.

  • Thursday 3 December 9.30am – 2.30pm (repeated Monday 7 December)

Hampton Loade and Turley Green (5 miles)

Just before Christmas enjoy a riverside walk to Hampton Loade and return through Turley Green.