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Black Country Young Walkers Group

We are the Black Country Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Jean is leading a 6 mile moderate walk.

After packing up our tents, drive to the Bog Car Park. We will head to the visitor centre and carry on walking towards Snailbeach area. Exact walk to be confirmed once I’ve recced it. Finish with tea and cake at the Visitor Centre.

Please arrive at 10:45 for a 11:00 start.

Camping for the weekend is available at Brow Farm Campsite
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZyS9FLV6zxQ6qEgU9
• £10 pp per night
• ⁠£5 extra for hook up. Electric is pot luck. Can’t pre book. 
• ⁠20p showers
• ⁠Lockers are available for charging mobile phones. £2/3
• ⁠Burger/chips van in the evening for Friday,Saturday,Sunday 
• ⁠Bacon baps available Saturday,Sunday,Monday mornings 8-11am
• ⁠£4 per car for those just walking and not camping 
• ⁠Pods are available. Need to pre book pods. 
• ⁠£35 per night for 2 people 
• ⁠£45 per night for 3 people. 
• ⁠These are like a wooden tent with electric, lights and a kettle 
• ⁠Fire pits are available for hire and wood. 
• ⁠There is no requirement to pre book unless you’re booking a camping pod. 
• ⁠Youth Hostel very close by

Monday, 26 August 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
509.3m / 1671ft
Type:
circular

Booking your place

If you would like to join this walk, please book a place by clicking Attend/Join on our Meetup event.

This walk is limited to a maximum of 20 attendees.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as we will have to turn you away.

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Click the link for advice on what to wear and take on a walk (https://goo.gl/lz4nzS)

We encourage people to try us out on up to three walks before asking that they join The Ramblers. Click the link to join online and complete the online form. (https://goo.gl/R58PTY)

By doing this you will become part of Britain's biggest walking community and help to support the charitable work of the Ramblers.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 35647 97922
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0NG
what3words:
elated.schooling.stall
Start time:
11:00 am

The Bog Car Park (opposite the Visitor Centre)Shrewsbury SY5 0NG (https://maps.app.goo.gl/eG9APu8w7WPxoYEUA)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking