Looking for a Place to Stay? ​
​For those who are looking to stay in the area, these are the best websites to help you with your plans: ​​
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Our Story
We are really proud of our Festival and it wouldn’t be the success it is, without our wonderful walk leaders and co-leaders who plan, create and test out routes throughout the year and are always looking for ways to improve the walking experience for our fabulous walkers.
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Our walkers are the heart of the Festival, whether you are joining us for the first time or coming back year after year, it is a delight to see both new and familiar faces and we want you to enjoy the walks as much as we do.
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Many of our walkers start small in terms of mileage or days and build up and it is an absolute joy to see walkers return to us each year either doing more days or bigger distances. Some walkers even end up being Walk or Co-Leaders and some even join the Committee! But whatever your reason for walking with us, regardless of days or distance, we just want you to enjoy your time with us.
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The take up of our walks has grown over the years, since starting in 2005 an we now have over 60 walks in the programme from 2 to 21 miles and have medals available for 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles as well as the Cartman Challenge medal for completing over 150 miles. As well as walks of different distances, we also have "Walk and Talk" events, dog friendly walks and evening walks.
More to follow...
Interested in supporting the Festival?
If you would like to become more involved in the work of the Festival, please get in touch at info@ironbridgewalking.co.uk or speak to our committee members and walk leaders who are always happy to talk about our work when out walking.
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Becoming a Co-Leader or Walk Leader
More information coming soon, but in the meantime contact us at the email above. ​​
An Abundance of Activities to Enjoy
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As well as having wonderful places to walk, there are plenty of things to explore in and around the Gorge. Click below to visit the "Things to Do" sections of our local tourist information websites.
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If you would like further information on the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge and surrounding areas or more information on the places that you may see whilst walking with us, here are some useful websites:
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https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/
https://www.ironbridgegorgewhs.co.uk/
https://ironbridgecoracles.org/
https://www.severngorge.org.uk
https://www.visitbroseley.co.uk
https://www.visitmuchwenlock.co.uk
Here are links for some of the sights that you may see on our walks:
https://www.allnationsinn.co.uk
https://broseley.org.uk/redchurch/
https://www.discovershropshirechurches.co.uk/
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/buildwas-abbey/
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/benthall-hall
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wenlock-edge
https://www.telfordtownpark.co.uk/site/index.php​​​​​​​
Our Committee
The Festival is organised by a Committee, made up of volunteers and representatives from partner organisations who are all passionate about what we can offer in the beautiful Gorge and in the surrounding areas within Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire.
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Organising the Festival is a year round activity, with planning meetings, recces, programme co-ordination, securing sponsorship, publicity including website and social media communications. We are very fortunate to be supported by generous sponsors and donations, both of which enable us to provide the Festival for free, something that we will strive to continue.
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We formally meet as a Committee most months, one of which is our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the meetings are geared around the organisation of the Festival.
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​​​​​​​​The Management Committee are elected at at our AGM. At the meeting held on 3rd July 2024, the positions for 2024 - 2025 are:
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Officer Positions
Chair - Jane Warman
Secretary - Lynn Turner
Treasurer - Mike Phillips
Communications Officer - Lynn Turner - info@ironbridgewalking.co.uk
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Members
The Gorge Parish Council - Maureen Bragg
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) - Sarah Roberts
Severn Gorge Countryside Trust - Amber Bicheno
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Walk LeadersAmber Bicheno, Jackie Bletcher, Jane Warman, Linda Birtwhistle, Mike Philips Richard Davies and Sally Williams.
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Partner Organisations
Visit Telford - Sarah Bird ​
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Protecting You and Your Data
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You can find our Safeguarding Policy here:
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You can find our GDPR Policy here:
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If you wish to join our mailing list, please contact info@ironbridgewalking.co.uk
You can unsubscribe at any time and every year, you will be asked whether you wish to continue on the list. If you unsubscribe and then book on one of our walks, you will rejoin our mailing list.
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Since July 2021, Data is held by Eventbrite for participants booked on walks, their GDPR policy can be found at:
Eventbrite & EU Data Protection | Eventbrite Help Centre (last updated 1st September 2021)
By booking through Eventbrite, walkers are opting in to be contacted about future festivals, other events organised by the Committee and in relation to the business of the current walking festival.
Eventbrite information can be accessed for the purpose of Walking Festival business by the Committee and by Walk Leaders in relation to the walks they are leading.​​​
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Walking in Shropshire
Shropshire is a wonderful county to walk in and we have the stunning Shropshire Hills to visit, which are much loved.
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Please find some great resources here and details of other Festivals and walking events.
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​https://www.severngorge.org.uk/walking-leaflets/
https://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/carding-mill-valley-on-the-long-mynd
https://www.wellingtonwalkersarewelcome.org.uk/
https://www.visitmuchwenlock.co.uk/walking-much-wenlock/
https://shrewswalk.co.uk/
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​Walking Further Afield
​​​​​​https://ldwa.org.uk/
​https://www.ramblers.org.uk/
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This page is under development and if you would like to feature your walking event on here, please email info@ironbridgewalking.co.uk​​​
