# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Apr, 2027 at 02:00 pm – Mon, 03 May, 2027 at 10:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: 🌿 Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat Guided walks, fresh air, good food, and great company 30 April – 3 May 2027 (Bank Holiday Weekend) £390 per person: Only 12 spaces available — small group for a more personal experience 👉 BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/shropshire-hills-hiking-retreat-30-april-3-may-2027 ✨ Imagine… Waking up to birdsong in a tucked-away corner of the Shropshire Hills. Stepping out into crisp morning air, lacing up your boots, and setting off with a group of people who are just as excited as you are to explore, laugh, and share the joy of being outdoors. This isn’t just a walking holiday — it’s a chance to properly switch off. To fill your lungs with fresh hilltop air, wander through valleys and along ancient trails, and end each day with that warm, satisfying tiredness only the hills can give you. It’s shared stories over mugs of tea ☕, laughter in the pub after a day’s hike, and carving out time that’s just for you. Led by Janire from Ray of Sun Adventures and run in partnership with my lovely friend Anna from Wellness and Walking Holidays, this weekend is about more than the miles — it’s about connection, confidence, and feeling like yourself again. After two incredible, successful weekends, we’re bringing this trip back for the third time — now firmly one of our signature experiences ✨ 🏡 Your Base We’ll be staying at YHA The Bridges, a cosy converted village school set in one of the last untouched rural paradises of Shropshire. Think roaring log fires 🔥, comfy bunks, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The hostel sits right on the Shropshire Way, so our walks start the second we step outside. You’ll be sharing this peaceful hideaway with like-minded people who are here for the same reason you are: to escape, explore, and feel alive again. 🌄 The Experience Your weekend begins the moment you arrive. You’ll settle into your cosy base at YHA The Bridges, where you’ll be staying for three nights, with breakfast each morning to set you up for the day ahead. Before the trip, you’ll be added to a WhatsApp group so you can connect with the others — meaning by the time you arrive, it already feels like you know people. You’ll also receive a goodie bag from Wellness and Walking Holidays and Ray of Sun Adventures, and there’ll be plenty of little touches throughout the weekend to make it feel special. Over the long weekend, you’ll explore some of the very best routes in the Shropshire Hills, all fully guided by a qualified Mountain Leader. With navigation taken care of and plenty of encouragement along the way, all you need to do is enjoy the experience. You’ll ease into things with a beautiful walk through the Darnford Valley, following the brook and climbing gently along an ancient drovers road before looping back via Ratlinghope. It’s peaceful, scenic, and the perfect introduction to the weekend. Saturday brings a full day adventure across the Long Mynd, with sweeping ridge views, wild ponies, and a well-earned deli lunch from Saxtons in Church Stretton. Throughout the weekend, snacks are provided to keep you fuelled on the trails. On Sunday, you’ll head out onto the rugged Stiperstones ridge, where dramatic rock formations and wide-open views make it one of the most memorable walks in the area. Afterwards, you’ll return to the hostel for a shower and some downtime before heading to the pub for a proper Sunday roast. The evening winds down with a relaxed games night back at the hostel — hot drinks, chats, laughs, and that easy feeling of being part of a group. On the final morning, you’ll head out early for a sunrise walk over Adstone Hill. Quiet trails, golden light, and a pretty magical way to say goodbye to the hills 🌅 👣 Who This Trip is For This retreat is for people who love the idea of an adventurous weekend but also value community, support, and a good laugh along the way. You don’t need to be the fastest hiker, but you should feel comfortable with full-day walks on hilly terrain. It’s also a brilliant opportunity if you’re building towards bigger adventures — whether that’s something like Everest Base Camp or the West Highland Way. With back-to-back hiking days, it’s a great way to build strength, stamina, and endurance in a friendly, supportive environment 💪 Whether you’re coming solo or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed into the group from the moment you arrive. 🗺️ Full Itinerary Day 1 – Arrival & Darnford Valley Walk Arrive between 2:00pm and 2:30pm for a relaxed 6½ mile circular walk through the Darnford Valley before checking into our hostel. In the evening, there’s the option to join the group for dinner at The Bridges pub 🍻 Day 2 – The Long Mynd After breakfast, you’ll head out for an 18km circular walk across the Long Mynd, with around 540m of ascent. The day includes sweeping views, wild ponies, and a deli lunch in Church Stretton. The evening is yours to relax or join the group for dinner. Day 3 – Stiperstones & Sunday Roast Following a slightly later breakfast, you’ll take on a 12km ridge walk across the Stiperstones. After returning to the hostel for a shower and some downtime, you’ll head to the pub for a Sunday roast before a relaxed games night back at the hostel 🎲 Day 4 – Sunrise & Farewell An early start for a sunrise walk over Adstone Hill sets the tone for your final morning. After breakfast back at the hostel, it’s time to say your goodbyes — though chances are you’ll already be talking about your next adventure together. 💛 How You’ll Feel by the End By the time you head home, you’ll feel refreshed, fitter, and properly reset from a wholesome weekend in the hills. You’ll have shared plenty of laughs, made real connections… and quite possibly found your new walking buddy — or even your new best friend. 💻 Booking Your Place Spaces are strictly limited to just 12 people to keep the group small, supportive, and personal — and this weekend has sold out quickly in the past. The total cost for the weekend is £390 per person, which works out at less than £100 per day for a fully guided, multi-day hiking retreat. To secure your place, you can book via the Wellness and Walking Holidays page with a £125 deposit, with the remaining balance due 6 weeks before the trip: 👉 BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/shropshire-hills-hiking-retreat-30-april-3-may-2027 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/church-stretton/shropshire-hills-hiking-retreat/200030077083619 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, holiday, health-wellness, bank-holiday, performances, art, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 14 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Church Stretton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stiperstones - **lat**: 52.581944444444 - **long**: -2.935 - **full address**: Stiperstones, London, United Kingdom, Church Stretton ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e722a29e21f0ea5e4b074beb992174ab3ed9a152b22f148e755e587720549a2e-rimg-w1200-h900-dcb89898-gmir?v=1786845476 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat being held? - **A:** Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat takes place on Fri, 30 Apr, 2027 at 02:00 pm to Mon, 03 May, 2027 at 10:30 am at Stiperstones, London, United Kingdom, Church Stretton. - **Q**: Who is organizing Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat? - **A:** Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat is organized by Rayofsun_adventures. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shropshire Hills Hiking Retreat is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Church Stretton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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