About

Shropshire Way Association (SWA)

The Association was formed 2016 and became a Registered Charity in June 2021. Its aims are to maintain, preserve and promote the Shropshire Way as a long distance path. SWA has been working with Shropshire Council to define a route as distinct from the many circular routes that had been developed during recent years.

Since completing the route in 2018 we have seen publication of the Cicerone Guide Book by John Gillham and the installation of our "Start & End" buzzard sculpture at Kingsland Bridge Shrewsbury.

The Shropshire Way is not a National Trail and does not receive government funding but depends on donations to maintain the path and the website. The Association is run by a dedicated team of volunteers with practical help from both Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Outdoor Teams.

Governance

Eight trustees: Chaired by Audrey Menhinick

Two committees:

i) SWA Management Committee: all trustees

ii) Footpath Sub-Committee: trustees, champions and representatives from Councils and Ramblers.

Partners:

Shropshire Council Outdoor Recreation Department,

Shropshire Ramblers,

Walkers are Welcome

Discovery Centre, Craven Arms

Volunteers:

Footpath Maintenance teams – who work with Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council staff and Ramblers’ Groups to repair footpath furniture and keep the path in a good, safe condition.

Champions who each take responsibility for a section of the path, walk it regularly and report problems to the trustees and Councils.

Donors:

The walkers who have enjoyed their experience of the Way and other supporters who recognise its value to walkers and the local economy.

If you would like to donate or to help with maintaining the Path, please use the contact form to get in touch.

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