Tour des Marches Challenge Walk

Woolston, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular walking event held at Wistanstow Village Hall in Shropshire, England. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, heading west to Clun (12 miles), then north to Bishop's Castle (18 miles), before returning east to Wistanstow. The event offers full support with checkpoints providing snacks and drinks, hot meals at the finish, and transport for retirees. It is a friendly, well-organized challenge attracting walkers aged 14 and above, with no dogs allowed due to livestock in the area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26 Miles Full Route
18 mi
18 Miles Wistanstow to Bishop's Castle
12 mi
12 Miles Wistanstow to Clun
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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