Corvedale Three Castles Walk
An 11-mile walk in Shropshire visiting the sites of three castles: Broncroft Castle, Corfham Castle, and Corfton Castle. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Aston Munslow
Grid Ref: SO 512 866
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Grid Ref: SO 512 866
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Climbing: 220 metres
Time: 4–6 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 4–6 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
217 The Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge
Summary
The Corvedale Three Castles Walk takes in beautiful Shropshire countryside in and around the Corvedale Valley. The three castles in question are Broncroft Castle, Corfham Castle (earthworks), and Corfton Castle (earthworks). Starting in Aston Munslow and following a clockwise direction, the walk visits Munslow, Brook House, Broncroft Parks, Broncroft and its castle, Wynett Coppice, Bouldon, Peaton, Corfham Castle (site of), Corve Bridge, Christmas Cross, Corfton Castle (site of), Diddlebury, and Bache Mill.