Walk 25 In Search of Edith Pargeter 9 miles

Route Description

Despite being better known as Ellis Peters, the author of the Brother Cadfael books based in Shrewsbury, Edith Pargeter spent most of her life living in what is now known as Telford. The walk takes us to Horsehay where she was born, to Dawley where she worked and Madeley, via Little Dawley and Lightmoor, where she spent her final years. In 1994 she wrote a book on Shropshire. Passages will be read from this during the walk.

Grade of Walk: Moderate

Pace: Leisurely

Terrain: Field and woodland footpaths and some roads.

Steps and Stiles: Some steps but no stiles.

Dog Friendly: No

Walk Leader: Linda Birtwhistle

Specific Walk Information

General Information for Walkers

All walks take place within the Ironbridge Gorge which will naturally include uphill and downhill sections.

Please come prepared for the walk, with water, drinks, snacks and lunch as appropriate as it is not possible to purchase items on route.

Good walking boots/shoes are essential and be prepared for wet or sunny weather- possibly both in the same day!

Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk

Please allow plenty of time to reach your event parking can be tricky in the gorge! It is possible to reach Ironbridge via public transport but there are limited services. For information on local bus services see www.arrivabus.co.uk or www.telfordpublictransport.co.uk .

Medals are available for anyone completing 25,50,75 or 100 miles over 3 or more walks during the festival and if you complete over 150 miles you will receive our new Cartman Challenge medal – it has been done!!!