Shropshire Weekend

We gathered at the village of Bridges on Saturday morning for a walk across the Stiperstones led by Robert Smart.

As we could see the Devil's Chair clearly we knew from the legend that its owner was not seated there. After descending Black Dingle to Stiperstones Village for lunch, we proceeded to Snailbeach for a trip around the lead mines. Peter Sheldrake of the Shropshire Mines Trust showed us around the surface workings and guided us underground.

For Sunday, Sue, George and Joseph had devised a car treasure hunt that took us in the direction of Much Wenlock. No-one got seriously lost and high marks were scored. After tea and cake, some members started their journey home.

As a number of people had decided to stay for the Bank Holiday, a Monday walk was informally arranged. Perfect weather accomapnied our walk from Hamperley to the site of the Lone Pine before having lunch on the top of the Long Mynd watching buzzards circle against the backdrop of the Welsh mountains.

Perkins Beach

Snailbeach mine

Resting near the site of the Lone Pine