Shropshire Hiker Girls

We’ll be setting off from the storybook-worthy Carding Mill Valley, wandering beside babbling streams before turning the page into the rugged heart of the Long Mynd. Cue Lightspout Hollow, where a tucked-away waterfall adds the kind of suspense only nature can pull off. From there, we’ll stride to Pole Bank, the highest chapter of the day at 517m, where sweeping views of Shropshire and Wales give us the perfect cliffhanger.

The finale? A descent down the iconic Burway, with panoramas that’ll make you want to dog-ear the memory forever. And if you fancy, we’ll add an epilogue with a cosy pub lunch or drink afterwards.

BOOK VIA THE ROSA WEBSITE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/shrewsbury-bookclub-the-long-mynd-hike

## Why Join?

💦 Waterfall wow – Lightspout Hollow will have you scrambling (literally) for a better view.
🏔 Highest point in Shropshire – Pole Bank’s got bragging rights at 517m.
📷 Epic views – Snap-worthy moments across the Long Mynd, The Wrekin, and the Welsh hills.
🧠 Brain & body boost – A hike to get your heart pumping and your imagination flowing.

## Route Highlights

## 🌿 Carding Mill Valley – A peaceful start, with streams and stone tracks.

💦 Lightspout Hollow & Waterfall – A narrow gorge and waterfall scramble for a splash of drama.
🏔 Pole Bank Summit – At 517m, it’s the Long Mynd’s peak performance.
🌄 The Burway – Panoramic descent with rolling countryside views.

## Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 15th November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (approx.)
🥾 Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
⬆️ Ascent: 290 m
⚡ Difficulty Level: Intermediate – Steep sections, uneven ground, and a fun waterfall scramble.
🌿 Terrain: Grassy and muddy hills, some rocky scrambles, with exposed drops in sections.

Join us on Friday 28th November 2025 for a guided hike up Moel Famau — the “Mother Mountain” of Wales. Standing proudly at 554m, it’s the highest summit in the Clwydian Range, crowned with the striking and historic Jubilee Tower at its peak.
We’ll follow a 6.5 km (4 miles) waymarked route that’s perfect for beginners looking for a rewarding adventure. Our journey starts with gentle forest and moorland paths before we tackle a steeper section up to the summit. Along the way, expect sweeping heather-clad hills, wide open skies, and panoramic views across the Vale of Clwyd, Snowdonia, and the North Wales coast.

At the top, we’ll explore the Jubilee Tower, an iconic (and intriguingly unfinished) landmark built in 1810 to celebrate George III’s Golden Jubilee — now beautifully restored to give visitors even better views.

But this hike is about more than ticking off a summit. It’s about slowing down, connecting with nature, and enjoying a day outdoors with like-minded adventurers — because a good walk with good people really is the best kind of therapy. 🌿💛

And after we’ve soaked up the views and stretched our legs? We’ll celebrate our efforts with a well-earned drink and lunch at a cosy local pub — the perfect chance to warm up, chat, and share hiking stories with new friends. 🍻🔥

BOOK VIA THE ROSA WEBSITE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/moel-famau

### ✨ Why Join?

🏔️ Climb the highest point of the Clwydian Range
🥾 Enjoy a beginner-friendly adventure with supportive guidance
🏰 Discover the story of the Jubilee Tower, an Edwardian monument with a fascinating past
🌻 Connect with a welcoming outdoor community while soaking up breathtaking views
🍺 Post-Hike Pub Stop – Celebrate your summit success with a drink or lunch together

### 🌄 Route Highlights

🌿 Heather-Clad Hills – Experience the rugged beauty of the Clwydian moorlands
🏰 Jubilee Tower – Visit the iconic, unfinished tower built for George III’s golden jubilee
🌅 Summit Views – Gaze across Snowdonia, the Vale of Clwyd, and the North Wales coast
🥾 Offa’s Dyke Path – Walk part of this legendary National Trail on the way to the top

### 📍 Event Details

📅 Date: Friday 28th November 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
⛰️ Distance: 6.5 km / 4 miles
📈 Ascent: ~250 m
🌟 Level: Beginner-friendly, with a steep section near the summit
⚠️ Terrain: Uneven rocky and muddy paths, gravel sections, rocky uneven steps to the Jubilee Tower, one stile to cross, and livestock likely on route

### Kinver Edge Autumn Adventure: Hills, History & Hidden Sandstone Secrets

BOOK VIA THE ROSA WEBSITE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/kinver-edge-walk

Join us for an autumn adventure through one of the Midlands’ most enchanting landscapes — the sandstone ridge of Kinver Edge. This stunning National Trust site is a haven of wildlife, panoramic views, and fascinating history, from ancient hill forts to homes carved right into the rock.

This walk blends beautiful woodland trails, sweeping heathland, and the quirky, centuries-old Rock Houses, making it the perfect mix of exploration, fresh air, and a dash of mystery.

### 🌿 What to Expect

We’ll start the day by stretching our legs across the rolling heathland of Kinver Edge, following scenic trails that wind through gorse and heather to reveal breathtaking views across the countryside.

Along the way, we’ll pass historic highlights including the Iron Age hill fort, Nanny’s Rock, and the famous Rock Houses, carved directly into the sandstone cliffs — once home to entire families!

After exploring the summit and trig point, we’ll descend through peaceful woodland paths, soaking in the autumn colours and the ridge’s wild, rugged beauty before looping back to our starting point.

This walk offers everything: nature, history, and that unbeatable sense of adventure that comes from discovering somewhere truly unique.

### 🌟 Why Join?

This isn’t just a walk — it’s a full-on autumn escape mixing nature, stories, and the charm of old-world Kinver.
🌳 Wander through Kinver Edge’s diverse woodland and heathland trails
📸 Visit unique landmarks including Nanny’s Rock and the sandstone Rock Houses
🏞️ Enjoy sweeping views from the sandstone ridge and summit trig point
🤝 Connect with a friendly group of fellow walkers and adventurers
☕ Bring a flask — tea always tastes better on a ridge!

### 📍 Route Highlights

📍 Kinver Edge Summit & Trig Point – Panoramic views and perfect photo stop
🏰 Iron Age Hill Fort – Explore the ancient remnants overlooking the town
🌲 Heathland & Woodland Trails – Peaceful paths alive with autumn colour
🪨 Nanny’s Rock & Rock Houses – Discover the sandstone dwellings carved into the cliff

### 🥾 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday 29th November
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
📏 Distance: Approx. 8 km (5 miles)
⛰️ Ascent: 140 m
🔀 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate (Check out our hiking difficulty grading system [HERE]!)
🧭 Terrain: A mix of heathland tracks, woodland paths, and gentle gradients with one moderate climb.