11 of the best places in Shropshire for a Spring walk according to locals

With the sun finally peaking through the grey clouds, it’s time to start planning our time in the fresh air.

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We are inundated with options for walking routes across the county that boasts stunning views. 

But as we head into Spring, we have rounded up just 11 of the best places for a walk in Shropshire, according to the people who know best - our readers. 

Put on your most comfortable pair of shoes, grab your sunglasses and head into the outdoors. 

Carding Mill Valley 

Carding Mill Valley. Photo: National Trust Images/John Miller
Carding Mill Valley. Photo: National Trust Images/John Miller

Shropshire Star reader Carol Evers-Bah said Carding Mill Valley, in the Shropshire Hills, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Attingham Park

Attingham Park.
Attingham Park.

Shropshire Star Cherril Corbett said Attingham Park, Atcham, Shrewsbury, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Hawkstone Park Follies 

Hawkstone Park Follies
Hawkstone Park Follies

Shropshire Star reader Mark Smith said Hawkstone Park Follies is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Dothill & Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve

Dothill & Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve
Dothill & Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve

Shropshire Star reader Josh Lucas said Dothill & Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve in Wellington, Telford, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Rope Walk

Loamhole Dingle.
Loamhole Dingle.

Shropshire Star Gaye Coleau said Rope Walk, Loamhole Dingle, Coalbrookdale, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Nescliffe Hill

Nescliffe Hill. Photo: George Nutter/Google
Nescliffe Hill. Photo: George Nutter/Google

Shropshire Star reader Kate Maggie May Downes said Nescliffe Hill, Shrewsbury, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Mortimer Forest

Mortimer Forest. Photo: Gregory666/Google
Mortimer Forest. Photo: Gregory666/Google

Shropshire Star reader Sheena Rachael Wieckowicz said Mortimer Forest, near Ludlow, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Randlay Valley 

Shropshire Star reader Sally Snell said Randlay Valley, Telford, is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

The Wrekin

The Wrekin
The Wrekin

Shropshire Star reader Gary Martin Callcut said The Wrekin is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

Long Mynd 

Long Mynd
Long Mynd

Gary also said Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills is also worth a visit this Spring for a walk. 

The Dingle

Shropshire Star reader Dez Hatton said The Dingle, Jackfield is one of the best places in the county for a Spring walk. 

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