33. The Old Ways: 14 miles
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33. The Old Ways: 14 miles

Using old paths and trails which link the Gorge with some of the old Telford towns and the spectacular Telford Town Park.

By Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

Date and time

Wed, 7 May 2025 09:30 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Ironbridge Tollhouse

Station Yard Ironbridge TF8 7JP United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes

We leave the gorge via Church hill down into Coalbrookdale and over into Horsehay and it’s fabulous pool via a lovely old trail through the new award winning town of Lightmoor. From here we will make our way over old greenways to the old pools of Dawley and on into Town Park where we can explore and find a good spot for lunch, toilets and maybe a look around the Chelsea gardens. After exploring further pools, we will head out past the old Chimney and onto the Silkin way. This lovely old rail cutting takes us to our penultimate throughway joined at the picturesque medieval Madeley Court. We will then make our way back to Woodside and a final descent into Ironbridge via the old allotments and Beech road.

Grade of Walk: Moderate

Length: 14 miles

Pace: Steady / Brisk

Terrain: Mainly trails and greenways

Steps and Stiles: A few steps and board walks, no stiles

Dog Friendly: NO

Walk Leader: Sally Williams

Specific Walk Information: There will be toilets and a coffee stand where we stop for lunch

Essential Information for Walkers:

All walks take place within the Ironbridge Gorge which will naturally include uphill and downhill sections.

Please come prepared for the walk, with water, drinks, snacks and lunch as appropriate as it is not possible to purchase items on route.

Good walking boots/shoes are essential and be prepared for wet or sunny weather- possibly both in the same day!

Under 18s, accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility, may be able to undertake this walk. Please contact info@ironbridgewalking.co.uk to discuss.

Please allow plenty of time to reach your event, parking can be tricky in the gorge! It is possible to reach Ironbridge via public transport but there are limited services. For information on local bus services see www.arrivabus.co.uk or www.telfordpublictransport.co.uk .

Medals are available for anyone completing 25,50,75 or 100 miles over 3 or more walks during the festival and if you complete over 150 miles you will receive our new Cartman Challenge medal – it has been done!!! .

Organised by

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

The Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Experience

- A warm welcome.

- Over 60 free walks from 2 to 21 (ish) miles over a nine-day period.

- Morning, afternoon and evening walks.

- Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility.

- Dog friendly walks.

- Friendly and experienced walk leaders who are passionate about walking and who love the area.

- Medals for completing 25, 50, 75, 100 or 150 miles (Cartman Challenge)

- An opportunity to experience the beautiful landscape of the Gorge, learn about its industrial heritage and even climb The Wrekin, one of our famous Shropshire landmarks which offers a bird’s eye view of the Gorge.

- A medals ceremony on the last day of the Festival at the All Nations Inn from 4.30pm.

So whether you are walking with us for the first time or as one of our regular walkers, we look forward to seeing you at the IFestival and hope you enjoy the experience.