Tour des Marches Challenge Walk
Woolston, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026
Tour des Marches Challenge Walk : Wistanstow Village Hall
The event offers three waymarked walking courses that start and finish at Wistanstow Village Hall. Routes run through southwest Shropshire and pass through local towns along a chiefly rural, undulating landscape.
Distances
- 26 miles full circuit from Wistanstow Village Hall
- 18 miles Wistanstow to Bishop's Castle
- 12 miles Wistanstow to Clun
For much of the route participants are within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The course visits Clun and Bishop's Castle and includes varied terrain typical of the area.
Support and facilities are provided on the route. The entry fee includes a light breakfast and there are snacks and drinks at all checkpoints; participants are asked to bring a mug. Toilets are available at two main checkpoints and a hot meal is served at the finish with vegetarian and vegan options. Maps and a detailed route description are supplied, and certificates and a finishers list are provided.
The event has an entry limit of 150 and a waiting list is used once the limit is reached. No entries are accepted on the day. Minimum age is 14; under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants should carry equipment suitable for the walk and expected weather. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.