Geology walks 2026
As part of our Centenary celebrations in 2026, CPRE Shropshire has funding to run a year long geology project. This will include six geology walks, one per month from April 2026 to see and explore different important sites for geology in Shropshire.
The walks are free to attend (places will be limited) and are planned as follows (See our general walks poster here).
1: Sunday 19 April: PreCambrian - Pontesford & Earl’s Hill (now taken place)
2: Saturday 16 May: Ordovician - Stiperstones & the Bog (now taken place)
3: Saturday 6 June: Stiperstones - Geology and Art walk. Click here for poster.
***This event is now booked up. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact us on the email address below.***
4: Sunday 21 June: Silurian - Wenlock Edge (Bookings now open - please click the link for the Eventbrite page)
5: Saturday 18 July: Devonian & Carboniferous - Titterstone Clee
6: Sunday 16 August: Carboniferous - Llanymynech Rocks
7: Saturday 19 September: Permo-Triassic - Nesscliffe Hill & the Cliffe
We will open up booking for each walk around 3-4 weeks before it takes place so please check back to this page, our Facebook page or our Eventbrite page for updated information.
Geology Walks 2026
Walk 3
Sunday 21 June - Wenlock Edge
Click here to book your place (Eventbrite)
This is the third of 6 geology walks visiting important geological sites in the county of Shropshire, in partnership with the Shropshire Geological Society and in celebration of CPRE’s centenary year.
We will be combining the Lime Kiln and Lea Quarry walks (total length: around 3.5 km) - the going is relatively level overall but uneven ground and short, steep steps in places.
We will first spend time on the Lime Kiln circuit looking at the outcrops and remains of the quarrying/lime industries. There will then be time to hunt for (small) fossils at the edge of the Lea Quarry and admire the views. There will be options to return to the Much Wenlock car park on foot (around 2.5 km), or return to Presthope either via the ridge or on lower paths through the woods.
Practical Details
Basic fitness is required for these walks and suitable waterproof clothing will be required.
The full list of walks is below. Bookings for walks 4-6 will open separately.
