Latest Events in Coalbrookdale(August Updated)

Experience a captivating historical journey on Walk 38 From Comets to Castings: the Ages of Iron, a 4-mile exploration through Coalbrookdale, Hodgebower, and Ironbridge. Delve into the rich history of the Ironbridge Gorge as you uncover the pivotal role of iron in its development. This insightful walk offers a unique perspective on the evolution of this iconic region, tracing the impact of iron through the ages. Starting at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale, this enlightening excursion is set to take place on May 9, 2024. Immerse yourself in the legacy of iron as you traverse the picturesque landscapes and discover the significance of this industrial material. Gain a deeper understanding of how iron has shaped the landscapes and communities of the Ironbridge Gorge, offering a glimpse into the past while paving the way for the future. Don't miss this opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history and witness the enduring influence of iron in this historic region.

Despite being better known as Ellis Peters, the author of the Brother Cadfael books based in Shrewsbury, Edith Pargeter spent most of her life living in what is now known as Telford. The walk takes us to Horsehay where she was born, to Dawley where she worked and Madeley, via Little Dawley and Lightmoor, where she spent her final years. In 1994 she wrote a book on Shropshire. Passages will be read from this during the walk. Grade of Walk: Moderate Length:9 miles Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Field and woodland footpaths, some lanes Steps and Stiles:No stiles. A few steps Dog Friendly: NO Walk Leader: Linda Birtwhistle Specific Walk Information 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! Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk. 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!!! . Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

Join Amber from the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust for a shorter evening walk encompassing some of the lovely sites surrounding Coalbrookdale. Starting in Coalbrookdale, you will traverse Loamhole Dingle before crossing Jiggers Bank into Vane Coppice. From there you will head into Oilhouse coppice and Rough Park before returning through Dale Coppice. Grade of Walk:Easy/ Moderate Length: 3 miles Pace:Leisurely Terrain:Mixed, some steps and hills, may be muddy under foot. Steps and Stiles:Steps but no stiles Dog Friendly:YES Dogs must be kept on a lead unless agreed with walk leader Walk Leader:Amber Bicheno Specific Walk Information: 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! Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk. 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!!! Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

Often overlooked in favour of its popular neighbour The Wrekin, The Ercall is a fabulous hill, offering lovely ancient woodland and wildlife, interesting geology, rich industrial heritage and carpets of bluebells! Starting from Coalbrookdale, we climb out of the gorge towards Little Wenlock then make our way into Limekiln and Ercall woods. We wind through the woodland climbing The Ercall itself, offering some lovely views, before descending, completing a circuit of the hill. We return to New Works through Limekiln Woods and continue through Lawley, to cross to the Horsehay golf course. We drop back to Coalbrookdale through Lightmoor and Rough Park Way. A walk of contrasts, lovely open views and ancient woodland. Grade of Walk: Moderate/Strenuous Length:17 miles Pace: Brisk Terrain: Woodland paths, fields and lanes Steps and Stiles: Yes Dog Friendly: NO Walk Leader: Ann Southall Specific Walk Information: 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!!!. Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

We climb through Vanes Coppice to reach Crackshall Lane which we follow to Cherry Tree Hill where we cross into Lightmoor. Taking the old lanes we pass the pools to reach new Lightmoor where we skirt the housing to reach the Squatters Cottage. From here we drop down through the nature reserve to return to the old lanes taking us to Brick Kiln Bank and on to Rough Park Way which leads us back into Coalbrookdale. Grade of Walk: Easy/Moderate Length:4 miles Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Good woodland and field paths and tracks. Some sections may be muddy. Steps and Stiles:No steps or stiles. Dog Friendly: YES. Dogs must be kept on a lead unless agreed with walk leader. Walk Leader: Jane Warman Specific Walk Information: 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! Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk. 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!!! Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

We follow Rough Park Way then climb through Oilhouse Coppice to cross Rough Park. We visit Lodge Field before taking the path to the Rotunda, with its views across Ironbridge. We retrace our steps, crossing through the woods to reach Church Hill. We then take the lower path through Dale Coppice to drop down to Coalbrookdale church where we can visit the tower ringing room for a bellringing demonstration and try some hand bells! Grade of Walk: Easy/ Moderate Length:3 miles Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Good tracks and paths, parkland and woodland paths. Steps and Stiles: Some steps, up and down, but no stiles on route. Some sections may be muddy. Dog Friendly: NO Walk Leader: Jane Warman Specific Walk Information:Stated finish time includes the bell ringing demonstration. 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! Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk. 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!!! Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

Are you curious about Forest Bathing - the Japanese art of connecting with nature through the physical senses? This short wandering adventure through Dale Coppice offers a taster experience. The pace is 'bimbling along'. The focus is slowing down, becoming present, and sinking into the calm and mindful state of Forest Mind, through simple and fun sensory activities. Think 'Forest School for Adults'! Grade of Walk: Easy Length: 2.5 miles Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Woodland Steps and Stiles: Gentle steps on steep incline Dog Friendly: NO Walk Leader: Jan Cafearo Specific Walk Information: The pace is very slow, with frequent pauses for activities, so not physically demanding. We will be going off-path, so suitable footwear and a sense of balance on uneven ground is necessary for your enjoyment and ability to take part. This walk is not suitable for Under 18's. 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! This walk is not suitable for Under 18's. 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!!!. Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

As everywhere, the war had an impact on life in the gorge. This walk looks at how the gorge responded to the war effort and visits some of the relevant sites. From Coalbrookdale, we head down through the dale to Ironbridge. We follow the river on The Severn Way to Jackfield before returning to Coalbrookdale on the other side of the river. Grade of Walk: Easy/Moderate Length: 10 miles Pace: Steady Terrain: Mixed - Field and woodland paths, lanes and footpaths Steps and Stiles: Steps no stiles Dog Friendly: NO Walk Leader: Richard Davies Specific Walk Information: 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! Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk. 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!!!. Information Source: Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival | eventbrite

Join us on our family friendly walk to discover the wonders of den building! Using natural materials create your own shelter in the woods, we will even use some natural printing methods to create flags for our dens! Finished off with drinks and snacks. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear NOT suitable for pushchairs due to uneven terrain. Not suitable for dogs except support dogs. Tickets The Trust has absorbed the ticket fees for as long as possible, but finds it is no longer financially viable to do so. This year we are trialling some different ticket types to make booking easier and reduce the Eventbrite fees. Family Ticket £10 (£11.55 with fees) - For 2 adults and 2 children Adult and Child Ticket £6 (£7.21 with fees) - For 1 adult and 1 child Add-on Ticket £2 (£2.88 with fees)- For an additional adult or child If you have any questions about our new ticketing options, please get in touch at vco@severngorge.org.uk Walk Leader - Amber Bicheno Amber works for the Trust and loves to share her passion for nature with everyone, inspiring others to explore the beautiful countryside within the Gorge. Severn Gorge Countryside Trust This workshop is being hosted by the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, a local charity. The Trust’s aim is to promote, protect and conserve the living landscape of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, which has a diverse range of habitats, including wildflower meadows, woodlands and heathlands. But that’s not all! We maintain over 20 kilometres of footpaths, conserve and protect 60 historic structures, run exciting Outdoor Learning and Volunteering Programmes to encourage local people and visitors to engage with the natural environment in a variety of ways. All proceeds from this workshop will support the work of the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust. www.severngorge.org.uk Information Source: Severn Gorge Countryside Trust | eventbrite