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Walsall Group

Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers

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Overview

On leaving the car park, we begin the climb through Ercall Wood to the summit of The Ercall, with good views across to its big sister, The Wrekin.  On descending, we follow The Shropshire Way to explore this important geological site before passing the reservoir and taking one of the lesser walked paths across the foothill of The Wrekin.
We then continue to Smalley Hill Nature Reserve in the village of New Works, an area of grasslands and ponds and once an important mining settlement in the 18th century.  Our return takes us through Limekiln Wood.
Some paths are likely to be muddy.
Joint walk with Sandwell Ramblers and Wolverhampton Ramblers.

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 09:00am.  The start time is the time the actual walk is due to start.
We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Personal medication, e.g. asthma inhalers and angina sprays, must be carried by the walkers themselves.
All walkers should carry an ICE card or a contact number in case of emergency.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 02786 00982
Nearest postcode:
WS4 1JP
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car park in Daw End Lane, Rushall, opposite McDonald's.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 64628 10275
Nearest postcode:
TF1 2ER
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free car park on Ercall Lane, Wellington, Shropshire. M54 to junction 6, take fourth exit (A5223 Telford (West) and Whitchurch), at first island stay on A5223, at second island take first exit (B5061 Wellington), after about 1.3 miles turn L into Ercall Lane, car park on L immediately after crossing M54.

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