Scots Pine Stomp

Scots Pine Stomp
Until the mid 1800s men known as drovers walked with huge herds of livestock from the hills and valleys of Wales to markets in the Midlands and beyond. Scots pines were used along the way for navigation. In 2025, Scots pines were planted in the hills around Bishops Castle to replace the dying and fallen trees that once guided drovers on one of their main routes from mid Wales to London. This walk, the Scots Pine Stomp, was devised to celebrate the project.
On this beautiful 9.5 mile circular walk around Bishop's Castle, we ascend through the Wintles to Bishops Moat, onto Reilthtop and along Colebatch to explore this ancient route to discover some of these trees and their surroundings. This walk will be guest led by a friend of mine, fellow leader Catherine Murphy; there will be explanations of this historic route along the way.
This will be a joint walk with Ads Ventures.
9.5 miles, ascent/descent 420m