Walks
Caynham Walks
There are several recommended walks in and around Caynham Village. Each is quite different and will give much pleasure to those who care to venture there! Please click the links below to read full walk descriptions
Walk 1 - circular walk eastwards, starting from the church. Allow 30 minutes with an optional 5-minute detour to Pervin. One stile. Distance: approximately 1 mile.
Walk 2 - circular walk from the church via Primrose Bank, an old bridge and along the old salt trail. Allow 45 minutes. 4 stiles. Distance: approximately 1.5 miles.
Walk 3 - circular walk northwards, from the church up to and around Caynham Camp, taking in spectacular views of the Shropshire hills and Ludlow. Allow 60 minutes plus time to explore Caynham Camp. 9 stiles. Distance approximately 2 miles
Enjoy your walks and please remember to follow the countryside code.
The public footpaths and bridleways in Caynham Parish are maintained by Shropshire Council and the Parish Pathways Partnership (P3), a group of volunteers. Your local P3 representative is Peter van Duijvenvoorde. If you encounter any issues on your walks in Caynham Parish, please contact him on caynhamvillage@gmail.com.
Other Walks in the Area
The Shropshire Way
The Shropshire Way Main Route is a long-distance path of some 200 miles, covering not only the wonderful Shropshire Hills in the South but also some of the historic towns and unique natural features in the North of the county. The Way crosses Caynham Parish on its way around the County.
Castle Square via Caynham Camp
Out with the old and back by the new sections of the Shropshire Way over Caynham Camp makes for a good ramble. Click here for details.