Shropshire: A Dog Walker’s Guide

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;