Walks Around Wem
Walks Around Wem is run by Wem Parish Paths Partnership to provide printed Walking Guides, meet-ups and updates on the work that we complete to make the pathways clear so you can enjoy the countryside.Â
Walks Around Wem
Walks Around Wem is run by Wem Parish Paths Partnership to provide printed Walking Guides, meet-ups and updates on the work that we complete to make the pathways clear so you can enjoy the countryside.Â
walk 1
An easy walk north from Wem along green, fenced country paths. You then return to the start down the northern spur of the Shropshire Way.
walk 2
A short walk around the
back streets, greens
and footpaths of Wem.
This is an accessibility friendly walk.
walk 3
25 gates; 13 stiles.
A train ride, a country
ramble down the
Shropshire Way via a
Norman Church, back to
Wem.
walk 4
20 gates; 5 stiles.
From the centre of town we follow the River Roden, passing close to the Ruewood Nature Reserve. It crosses meadows, joins a short section of the Shropshire Way before returning to town.
walk 5
26 gates; 6 stiles.
Rivers, Meadows and a Historic Village Wem. Walk 5 follows the River Roden then passes through the picturesque village of Tilley with its many interesting buildings - including the Tilley Raven Pub!
walk 6
20 gates; 7 stiles.
Soulton Wood and the Hundred Steps. From the town car park it takes you along quiet lanes, through woods, across meadows with distant views, up the Hundred Steps before returning you to Wem.
walk 7
16 gates; 4 stiles.
An easy/moderate walk heading west out of town and then circling north past the black & white timbered ‘The Ditches Hall’ before going up Belle Vue. After a section of country lanes past Lowe Hall the route returns to Wem via the official footpath diversion avoiding Reeves woodyard.
About Us
Wem Parish Paths Partnership is a small group of volunteers dedicated to the upkeep of public footpaths and rights of way across Wem Parishes.
It would also be great to get feedback from the wider community on the state of our footpaths and public rights of wayÂ
Join Us
Volunteers regularly go out to check paths and enjoy walking together. You’re more than welcome to come and join us.
Latest News
Cutting back the overgrowth
Today, four of us headed out to Edstaston to cut back some of the overgrowth on the Shropshire Way. However, we didn’t get far before hitting the infamous flooded field at Oaklands. We hopped back in the car and went over to Abbeygreen to see if we could find a way...
Breathe Deep, Slow Down: Join a Sensory Walk in Wem This August
Take a break from daily distractions and discover the calming power of nature on a gentle Sensory Walk in Wem on Tuesday 26th August 2025. As part of Wem Town Hall's Bringing Nature to Wellbeing programme, this guided walk will encourage you to slow down and connect...
Replacing a Moat Shed to Double Stile
After a brief interlude to enjoy the Bank Holiday last week, we were back on it again today and out near the Moat Shed to replace a double stile. After carrying all our equipment and the stile components from the road to the site we set about clearing the overgrowth,...
Final Checks
Yesterday we were out walking the new Wem Walk 7 to carry out the final checks and waymark the entire route. This easy-to-moderate walk heads west out of town, then curves north past The Ditches Hall before ascending Belle Vue. It continues along quiet country lanes...
Military-Level Planning
Near military level planning was required today. We were clearing the first 2 mile section of Wem Walk 3, Prees railway station to Park Farm. Car one was parked at Park farm whilst car 2 headed to Prees with the tools. Car one occupants were then ferried to Prees by...
Clearing the path at Waterloo Bridge
At this time of year, it's essential we stay on top of the countryside's prodigious growth to keep the footpaths clear and walkable. Today, a team of six set out to Waterloo to tackle an overgrown section of path. Starting at Waterloo Bridge, we worked our way...
Nearing Completion of Wem Walk 1
We are nearing completion of the latest Wem Walk, Wem Walk 1, it’s been a long time coming due to challenges on the route. A trio went out this week to check the walk directions, clear some brambles etc. from the stiles and install the Wem Walk way-marks. The walk...
Wem Walk 7
Last Monday saw us looking to future Wem Walks - No 7 in this case. We went out in lovely sunshine and a blustery wind to survey the walk, clear obstructions and start the route instructions process. Wem Walk 7 will start at Bowens Field car park, circle west and...
Clearing the Route Through Soulton Wood
Over time the route through Soulton Wood has deviated from its official course that you see on an OS map. This unofficial way followed the River Roden and was liable to flood regularly. The official route is away from the river but was impassable due to fallen trees...
Wem Walk 6 – Clearing the Way
Now that we have produced and published some walks we have to make sure they are actually fit for purpose - and ongoing and increasingly demanding task as we produce more Wem Walks! This week the group went out to do some maintenance on Wem Walk 6 - (Wem - Soulton...
A couple of weeks ago, we identified the need for a replacement bridge on the Shropshire Way, just south of Edstaston. Thanks to Aaron from Shropshire Council, the materials were delivered close to the site. However, the last 650 meters of transporting everything,...
Routine Maintenance on The Shropshire Way, North of Wem
Today we headed out to Ryebank, north of Wem to carry out some maintenance work on The Shropshire Way, that heads south back to Wem. We fixed a step, cut back brambles, adding a step to avoid a waterlogged stile, all in a day’s work! Have a look at how we got on.  ...
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01939 809516
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