The Top 5 Gorges in Shropshire
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5
to choose from in Shropshire. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Shropshire.
to choose from in Shropshire. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Shropshire.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Carding Mill Valley
Highlight • Gorge
Carding Mill Valley is a stunning valley that runs north-west out of the charming village of Church Stretton. It is the gateway to a plethora of gentle walks, hikes, and …
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Severn Way and Mercian Way Through Ironbridge Gorge
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Fantastic for cyclists and hikers, this stretch of trail is both peaceful and beautiful. The Severn Way and the Mercian Way long-distance trails both use this path to make the …
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Batch Valley
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
beautiful views from the bottom of the valley, and lots of wildlife. This will be more swampy in wet weather.
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Highley Sandstone Cutting
Highlight • Gorge
The cutting is through beds of Highley Sandstone. They were deposited in the river channels on swampy deltas 310 million years ago. Their characteristic grey-green tinge indicates deposition in oxygen-poor …
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Chesterton Walls Iron Age Hillfort
Highlight • Historical Site
This Iron Age hillfort lies just outside the quaint village of Chesterton, and can be accessed by a public footpath. The 'walls' themselves comprise of a defensive earth rampart encircling …
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