Name: Iron Bridge & the Shropshire Hills
Start: 2024-09-06T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-08T18:00:00+01:00

**Tell me more**
We'll walk some beautiful hills in Shropshire. Our two night accommodation will be at YHA Ironbridge Coalport.

If you prefer to make your own travel & accommodation arrangements you can join us for any of the hikes. On the first hike you attend we ask for a £5 donation for GOSH [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/).

**Destination**
We will be staying at the YHA hostel close to plenty of pubs & restaurants.
Most of our walks will be at other locations in the Shropshire Hills.
[Shropshire Hills AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty](https://www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.uk/)

**YHA Accommodation**
YHA Ironbridge Coalport is near the river Severn, with canal paths and old railway line walking routes to the iconic Iron Bridge.
Check-in after 5pm. Checkout before 10am.

**What are we doing**
Walking in the Shropshire Hills is the main purpose of our trip. In the evenings we will have time to walk to one of the pubs or restaurant's in the area.

We need to have some flexibility to cater for prevailing weather conditions & group ability, however our plan includes:
Short walk on day of arrival 5 to 10 km.
One full day walk 10 to 20km.
Short walk on day of departure 5 to 10km.

If possible we will visit Iron Bridge where there are plenty of shops, pubs and tea-rooms.

**Getting there & back**
You can reserve a seat in our 7 seater vehicle leaving Reading railway station at 9.30am on Friday morning.
For the return journey we will leave the Shropshire Hills area after Sunday lunch.

**Costs**
Pay as you go for, food, drinks, personal expenses etc.
Twin bedroom with 1 occupant \~ £104 for 2 nights.
Twin bedroom with 2 occupants \~ £ 54.50 per person for 2 nights.
Twin en-suit bedroom with with 2 occupants \~ £63.50 per person for 2 nights.
Tripple room with 3 occupants \~ £44 per person for 2 nights.
Bed in a single gender dorm \~ £44.60 per person.

The above accommodation prices include your £5 donation to GOSH [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/) .

Donation for cost of transport is based on fuel used. This will be no more than £20 per person for the entire trip.

**How do I secure a place on this trip?**
Just sign up to this Meetup & Carl R will message you to confirm availability & options.
Pay for your accommodation to secure your booking & a seat in the vehicle.

**Notes**
Please message Carl R for additional information on any aspect of this trip.
The organisers run this group for the enjoyment of the participants & themselves, not for profit.
If you sign up for this trip you will be added to a WhatsApp group.
Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking.

**Important information**
Participants must take full responsibility for their own welfare & safety.
You sign up for and attend our activities at your own risk.

This Meetup group does not have insurances to cover your activity. You are strongly advised to purchase you own insurance.

***and finally***
*If you’d like to lead or assist during an activity please get in touch with Carl R.*

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