Stiperstones walk to raise money for curlew conservation

The cry of the curlew reminds me my early trips to the Stiperstones, when it served as confirmation that I was reaching high ground.

In recent years the number of these wonderful birds breeding in the Shropshire Hills has fallen markedly. 

So on Thursday 21 April, which is World Curlew Day, the conservation group Curlew Country is organising a fundraising walk there.

Starting from The Bog car park in the Stiperstones, the  13-mile circuit will take in beautiful scenery and curlew hotspots.

You can learn more and book your place via the Curlew Country website.