Secret Hills Walking Holidays
The Bishops Castle Ring
The Bishops Castle Ring
Magnificent walking in a circle around the historic border town of Bishops Castle, nestling up to the mid Wales hills. The walk takes in other national paths on it's course - The Kerry Ridgway, Shropshire Way, Offa's Dyke as it meanders across swathes of deserted, lonely countryside near the Welsh border, and for a short time into Powys. We travel to walk start and finish each day from Bishops Castle. Much of this walk is in the Shropshire Hills Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty, so you can expect lovely scenery every day.
Walking - Grades and difficulty.
There are hills to ascend - we go up to a maximum of 500 metres over two miles of walking, but the climbing is gradual and we won’t rush. What’s the point of huffing and puffing, being exhausted then not being able to enjoy this fabulous land. Descending is not precarious, and is gentle in relationship to many walking areas.
Shropshire is a land of ever changing vista’s - on any walk we get four or five different landscapes to enjoy. The views over 360 degrees are unrivalled - we see into Mid Wales to Cader Idris, the Berwyns, Malverns, Clee’s and Staffordshire peaks, as well as Shropshir’es own individual hills. Walking boots or shoes are obligatory, and many walkers find a walking pole useful, especially on the downhills. You will also need wet weather gear—generally we have a mild climate, lovely springs and autumns, and winter walking too is outstanding in theses secret hills.
Accommodation and meals
The Bishops Castle Ring
The Bishops Castle Ring is a 65 mile circular route round the town of Bishops Castle. We walk many hills on our journey in these superb Shropshire uplands, covering 13 miles a day. This si serious walking, for experienced walkers who love the hills and their various challenges. Accommodation in en suite rooms.
Accommodation
We stay in superb bed and breakfast accommodation in Bishops Castle for five nights - and eat in the superb pub restaurants in this ancient town. You may want to book an extra night on Wednesday after our walk - £50 (no dinner included)
What you get on a Secret Hills Walking Break
- Three course dinner
- Lunch
- Personal service
- Expert guiding
- Flexibility
- No single supplement- there will be a number of single people on each break. No sharing unless you state so.
- A social, relaxed approach
The Circular Bishops Castle Ring Route
Day One
Bishops Castle, Bishops Moat, Ridgeway, Edenhope Valley, Mainstone Church
Day Two
Mainstone Church, Offa's Dyke , Cefn's, Clun, Black Hill, Hopton Castle, Three Ashes.
Day Three
Three Ashes, Clunbury Hill, Aston on Clun, Hopesay Hill, Edgton, Plowden Estate, South End of Longmynd, Black Knoll, Asterton
Day Four
Asterton, Pole Bank, Bridges, Holly Farm, Stiperstones Ridge, Bog Visitor Centre
Day Five
Stapely Moor, Corndon Hill, Roundton Hill, Snead, Bishops Castle
