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Coalport's China History

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Overview

An easy walk around Ironbridge, showing some of the extensive early industrial heritage of the area.  Well-maintained paths, with some steps to start and short sections of road walking.

Thursday, 27 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
90m / 295ft
Type:
circular

VTC £4

Parking at Bedlam Furnaces (free).

Nearest toilets are in Ironbridge (c.10 minutes walk).

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 48973 09854
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park-and-Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 67825 03365
Nearest postcode:
TF8 7QY
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Start time:
10:15 am

Bedlam Furnaces, Ironbridge

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE