Tour des Marches Challenge Walk

Woolston, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a fundraising walking event staged from Wistanstow Village Hall in southwest Shropshire, organized by the LDWA Marches Group. Participants choose 12, 18, or 26 miles, routing west to Clun, north to Bishop’s Castle, and back to Wistanstow. The undulating course traverses the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and rural cattle and sheep country.

The event is known for its friendly, oversubscribed atmosphere, full support and checkpoints, snacks, and a hot finish meal. It has raised over £22,000 for local causes. No on-the-day entries; entries now full with a waiting list; dogs not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26 Miles Full Route From Wistanstow Village Hall
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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