Walk with Rail Rambles

Rail Rambles have released their 2025 timetable of guided walks from railway stations in mid-Wales and the Marches.


Each walk is planned to be accessible by a day return rail journey from a number of main line and connecting bus and rail stations. The walks are free to join and are open to the public, with no membership of any organisation required.


The Rail Rambles programme is organised by volunteer members of the Rail Rambles Association and produced with the support of Transport for Wales.


Guided walks have been published up until the end of June 2025. You can see the full list of guided walks here.


Below are the dates, times and locations of Rail Rambles guided walks accessible from railways stations on the Heart of Wales Line:


Saturday 25 January


Craven Arms Circular via View Edge, Brandhill Gutter and Aldon. 

(8 miles moderate). 

Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Diane Hambleton. 

Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Craven Arms 16.36. 

Book Craven Arms return


Saturday 22 February


Church Stretton Circular via Hope Bowdler Hill, Willstone Hill, Cardington and Cwms. 

(8 miles moderate). 

Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, John Mattocks. 

Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Church Stretton 16.48. 

Book Church Stretton return


Saturday 5 April


Knucklas to Knighton via Selley Cross, Cwm-Sanahan Hill and Offa’s Dyke. 

(6 miles moderate). 

Leaders Nigel Hotchkiss, Bob Owen. 

Depart Shrewsbury 10.06. Return Knighton 16.12. 

Book Knucklas return


Wednesday 16 April


Bucknell to Knighton via Stowe Hill and Kinsley Wood 

(6.5 miles moderate). 

Leaders Les Lumsdon and Mike Ledlie. 

Depart Shrewsbury 10.02, return Knighton 16.11.

Book Knighton return


Possible train timetable changes in May please check your train times online


Saturday 3 May


Craven Arms circular via Watling Street, Onny Trail, Upper Carwood, Hopesay Hill, Sibdon Castle. 

(8.5 miles moderate). 

Leaders Aisling Amato, Clare Gathercole. 

Depart Shrewsbury 09.13. Return Craven Arms 16.36. 

Book Craven Arms return


Wednesday 14 May


Broome to Craven Arms via Clapping Wicket, Aldon, Stokesay. 

(7 miles moderate). 

Leaders Bob and Liz Owen.

Depart Shrewsbury 10.02. Return Craven Arms 16.35. 

Book Broome return





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