Wandering Wintertime Wobble
Info: Entries for this event open on Monday 1st September 2025.
| LDWA Member | £14.00 | |
| Non Member | £18.00 |
The Wandering Wintertime Wobble starts at Norbury Village Hall in South Shropshire SY9 5DX (GR SO 366592). The walk follows a circular route through the Shropshire countryside across along the Darnford Brook, up Golden Valley toward the first checkpoint at The Larches. From there over to the Stiperstones to the second checkpoint and then back to Norbury.
A varied 20 mile route with about 3,600ft of ascent. There is a 9 hour time limit. A route description is available online to download from 1st November. This will give you a route which is recommended for safety and to give the greatest enjoyment of the character and views of the countryside. The route description is to be used in conjunction with the OS Explorer Sheet 217 (The Long Mynd & Wenlock Edge) and OS Explorer Sheet 216 (Welshpool and Montgomery). You must carry these maps with you and a compass.
Norbury Village Hall will be open from 07.00 for registration, toast and hot drinks. The Route Description will be available but please download beforehand if you can.
Please bring a present for the bran tub (not exceeding £3).
There will be a mass start at 08.30. A hot meal, hot drinks and a certificate will be waiting at the finish.
All entrants must be over 18. Dogs are not allowed.
Participants should carry appropriate equipment for the duration of their walk and the predicted weather conditions. The conditions on the hills can vary considerably from those on the lower levels at Norbury.
We recommend you carry:
• Walking boots or event/fell running shoes with sound well-studded soles.
• Complete body and leg covering (running shorts with tights are OK).
• Wind and waterproof outer protection shell, comprising a jacket and over-trousers.
• Spare inner garment (such as a fleece jacket).
• Hat and gloves
• Survival bag
• Emergency food and drink
• Torch and whistle
• Basic First Aid
YOU MUST CARRY
• Compass.
• OS Explorer Sheet 217 (The Long Mynd & Wenlock Edge) OS Explorer Sheet 216 (Welshpool and Montgomery) and OS Explorer Sheet 241 (Shrewsbury)
AND A MUG AS THERE ARE NO CUPS AT THE CHECKPOINTS
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