Bluebells at Bannisters Coppice

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Overview

From Much Wenlock the walk takes us over Wenlock Edge to Homer, then along Sheinton Brook to Bannisters Coppice where we shall hopefully find a good display of bluebells. We return to Much Wenlock via the old railway line.

Thursday, 1 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:: 308.8m / 1013ft
Type:: circular

Contact the walk leader by text to book on to the walk. Please let the walk leader know if you can either offer lifts, or require a lift.

Voluntary transport cost, for people car sharing £3 per person.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49264 10394
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9NB
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meole Brace Park & Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 62363 00024
Nearest postcode:: TF13 6HS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Pay and Display Car Park, (opposite Wenlock Priory) Bull Ring, Much Wenlock TF13 6HS

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