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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. 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

Starting from Stanmore car park our route will take us along the path at Hermitage Hill Coppice with splendid views of Bridgnorth town centre and possibly a view of the Severn Valley steamer. From there we will follow the route atop of Jacob's Ladder across field to Fenn Gate and continuing through some woodland and sandstone rocks to Rindleford the site of an old watermill. We will then proceed past Soundley Rocks and along the River Worfe, then ascending past Davenport House to the village of Worfield where we will stop for lunch at the Dog & Davenport pub. After our stop in Worfield we will carry on our route through Chempshill Coppice then onto a path from Roughton to Barnsley taking us past Hoccum Pool back to Stanmore Country Park.

Sunday, 1 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

Waterproofs and gaiters recommended as some areas of the trail may be muddy if there has been recent rainfall.

Well behaved dogs are welcome however this route involves some stiles.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 74107 92851
Nearest postcode:
WV15 5HN
what3words:
paddlers.draining.releases
Start time:
10:30 am

Free car park at Stanmore Country Park, off Estate Road.

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