Shropshire: A Dog Walker's Guide

20 circular walks in the Shropshire countryside designed for dog walking. Each dog walk has maximum off-lead time and includes dog-friendly pubs and cafes.

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This book rounds up the 20 best dog walks in Shropshire, with all routes designed with maximum off-lead time and minimum exposure to roads.

There are also recommendations here for dog-friendly pubs and cafes along the way.

All featured routes are circular, varying in length from 2 to 7 miles, and showcasing some of Shropshire's most beautiful countryside. Highlights include

Walks over the heath and moorland of Long Mynd, Grinshill and Brown Clee;
Waterside walks at beautiful Llangollen Canal at Ellesmere and Grindley Brook with its narrowboats;
Walks taking in historic sites, such as Ironbridge with its Bedlam Furnaces; the extensive ramparts of the Iron Age hill fort of Bury Ditches; and the ruins of Haughmond Abbey;
All the walks include details of:

Livestock and stiles;
Distance and terrain;
Recommended dog-friendly places to visit or stop for refreshment;
Contact details for the nearest vets;
Where to park;